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29-126-1343

Location: On Display in the Classical World Gallery

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 29-126-1343
Current Location Classical World Gallery - On Display
Culture Late Imperial Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Ravenna
Creator Theodosius II
Period Theodosius II
Date Made 408-450 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Gold
Iconography Theodosius II
Description

AV. DN THEODO/SIVS PF AVG Helmeted bust r. VICTORI A AVGGG Emperor stg. facing holds long cross and sword; crowned by hand of God; r. foot on lioness. R | V / COB

Outside Diameter 2 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929

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