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Coin of Theodosius I, Nikomedeia

Coin of Theodosius I, Nikomedeia

r. 379 - 395 CE

Theodosius I

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem. Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne, holding partly seen spear and globe, r. leg bare, r. foot on prow. A in field to l. SMNΓ in exergue.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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