Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: Co 521 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius I from Heraclea)

: Co 521 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius I from Heraclea) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Coin
Is Part Of: Coin Finds
Not after (date): 383
Not before (date): 379
Logical part of: Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification: RIC IX Heraclea 19c
Comparanda: LRBC II.1961, p. 84
Contributor Notes: 2014 (June 2): R. Weir studied and described, with reference to KenchreaiIII.
Contributor Notes: 2024: JLR revised readings.
Preservation description: Wear: VF+/VF. Slightly nicked edge; extensive, minute pitting and moderate flaking. Specks of pale green bronze disease on both faces.
Published as: KenchreaiIII, p. 44, no. 465 (R. Hohlfelder identified as “Antioch“)
Has denomination: AE4
Numismatic Authority: Theodosius I (378-395)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 13.0
Numismatic Mint: Heraclea (Thrace)
Numismatic Weight (g): 1.11
Obverse Description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right; within dotted border
Obverse Inscription: Ḍ Ṇ THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse Description: Inscription in four lines within wreath adorned with jewel above and tied flat below with coiled cord and spreading ribbons
Reverse Inscription: VOT | X | MVLT | XX ; in exergue, SMHΑ
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
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