Curator

  • Art Institute Chicago
  • Harvard art museum
  • My Exhibition
Solidus of Arcadius

Solidus of Arcadius

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Late Roman or Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe. R. foot on prow. Officina (I) at end of legend. CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

Coins