aic-ancient:Solidus (Coin) of Emperor Theodosius I, Byzantine, 383, Art Institute of Chicago: Ancien
aic-ancient:Solidus (Coin) of Emperor Theodosius I, Byzantine, 383, Art Institute of Chicago: Ancient and Byzantine ArtThe front of this coin portrays the Emperor Theodosius I facing right.On the back the personification of Rome sits with her foot on the prow of a vessel, holding a spear and a shield which bears an as yet untranslated inscription.Gift of Martin A. RyersonSize: Diam. 2.1 cm; 4.50 gMedium: Goldhttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/5723/ -- source link
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