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Coin of Arcadius, Constantinople

Coin of Arcadius, Constantinople

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head l., holding long scepter in r. hand and globe surmounted by Victory in l. hand, r. foot on prow; CONSA in exergue.

Bronze (AE3)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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