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Coin of Arcadius, Nicomedia

Coin of Arcadius, Nicomedia

r. 383 - 408 CE

Arcadius

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Emperor standing facing, looking r., holding spear in r. hand and resting l. on shield; Victory standing to r. crowns him with wreath and holds palm in l. hand; SMNA in exergue.

Bronze (AE3)

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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