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Coin of Arcadius, Alexandria

Coin of Arcadius, Alexandria

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Three emperors standing facing; center figure (Theodosius) smaller than than the others and holding spear and globe; the flanking figures each holding spear and shield. ALEA in exergue.

Bronze (AE4)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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