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Tremissis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Arcadius

394-395
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Arcadius, facing right. On the back, the goddess Victory is depicted.

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