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Coin Portraying Emperor Arcadius

392-395
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Arcadius. The back (reverse) depicts Roma seated with a spear.

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