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Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
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Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman spearing down enemy.
Reverse: Helmeted warrior advancing r., head facing, pulling captive and holding trophy in left hand. Star in field r. CONOB in exergue.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
[Muenzen & Medallien AG Basel FPL 560 November/December 1992 lot 133] sold; to Jane Ayer Scott Newton MA (1992-2008) by inheritance; to her husband Wellington F. Scott III (2008-2010) gift; to The Harvard Art Museums 2010.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Wellington F. Scott III in memory of Jane Ayer Scott
Title: Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
Description:
Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r.
hand held over r.
shoulder behind head, on l.
arm shield decorated with horseman spearing down enemy.
Reverse: Helmeted warrior advancing r.
, head facing, pulling captive and holding trophy in left hand.
Star in field r.
CONOB in exergue.
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