Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: Co 1162 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius II from Heraclea)

: Co 1162 (Late Roman bronze coin of Theodosius II from Heraclea) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Coin
Not after (date): 435
Not before (date): 425
Logical part of: Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification: Coin
Comparanda: RIC X, Theodosius II 442, p. 275
Contributor Notes: 2012 (November 23): R. Weir studied and described, with reference to KenchreaiIII.
Contributor Notes: 2025 (October): JLR clarified reading and identification.
Preservation description: Wear: P/VG. Slightly nicked edge, rounded from attrition; extensive, green film and scattered white patches of bronze disease on both faces.
Axis (1-12): 12
Has denomination: AE3
Has denomination: AE4
Numismatic Authority: Theodosius II (eastern emperor, 408-450)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 11.0
Numismatic Mint: Heraclea (Thrace)
Numismatic Weight (g): 1.19
Obverse Description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right
Obverse Inscription: Traces of inscription [D N THE]ỌḌỌ-ṢỊṾṢ P̣ [F AVG]
Reverse Description: Small Latin cross potent within thick wreath tied below with thin, wide-spreading ribbons
Reverse Inscription: In exergue, Ṣ[M]Ḥ[A]
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
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