Coin. Roman. Silver. ( gms.; 20 mm.) Theodosius I, 279/394 AD. Lugdunum. Obverse: D. N. THEODOSIVS P.F.AVG . Bust facing right, diademed, draped. Reverse: VRBS ROMA Roma seated facing left on cuirass, holding victory and spear; in exergue, LVGPS.
Donor:
Mary W. Knight
Collection place:
Lugdunum (ancient city), Gaul
Production place:
Lugdunum (ancient city), Gaul
Culture or time period:
Theodosian Dynasty (395–455 AD)
Collector:
H. M. Holbrook
Collection date:
unknown
Materials:
Silver (metal)
Person depicted:
Roma (Roman diety) and Theodosius I (Emperor of Rome)
Inscription:
D.N.THEODOSIVS P.F.AVG, VRBS ROMA, and LVGPS
Object type:
archaeology
Object class:
Coins (money)
Function:
7.5 Issued Currency and Associated Containers
Production date:
379-394 AD
Accession date:
1947
Department:
Classical Mediterranean
Dimensions:
linear 20 millimeters
Loans:
S1964-1965 #95: Art Department (UC Berkeley) (May 10, 1965–June 15, 1965)