Coin Portraying the Emperor Theodosius
Ancient Roman
379–395
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoinancient artbronzeancientroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Theodosius. On the back (reverse), Theodosius is shown in military garb standing on a ship, raising his right hand. The goddess Victory, seated, holds the rudder.
