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Numismatics

ID number:  BIRBI-LR0505
Object type:  Coin
Institution:  The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Named collection:  P. D. Whitting Collection
Collector:  Whitting, Philip D.; Stewart, James R.; Salamis Hoard
Maker:  Theodosius II; Constantinople
Denomination:  Solidus
Place made:  Eurasia: Istanbul
Culture:  Late Roman
Date made:  430-440
Metal:  Gold
Diameter (cm):  2.12
Weight (g):  4.48
Axis (degrees):  180.00
Provenance:  Whitting 1702. 30th of January 1968, ex James R. Stewart Collection, acquired by Stewart from Kolocasides in 1948, ex Salamis Hoard.
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Description:  Obverse: Bust of Theodosius, facing 3/4 r. cuirassed, diademed, helmeted, with spear in r. hand and shield in l. hand. Reverse: Constantinopolis, enthroned, with cross on orb in r. hand and sceptre in l. hand, a shield besides throne.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: D N THEODO SIVS P F AOC (our lord Theodosius pious fortunate Augustus). Reverse: VOT XXX MVIIV XXXX Θ (prayers for 30 years of rule, more for the 40th anniversary). Mint mark: CONO B (Constantinopolis 2).

Bibliography:  RIC IX 257

5 Related People

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Whitting, Philip David
British
1903
1988
Constantinople
Roman;Byzantine


Salamis Hoard



Stewart, James R.
Australian
03 Jul 1913
06 Feb 1962
Theodosius II
Roman
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