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Coin of Theodosius I

Coin of Theodosius I

r. 379 - 395 CE

Theodosius I

Roman

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with rosette diadem. Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne adorned with lions' heads, holding sceptre and globe. r. foot on prow. COMOB in exergue. Pierced.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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