Coin Item Number: 2189/198 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bronze coin of Theodosius I. Obverse: helmeted, (pearl diademed), draped, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius, facing right, holding spear and shield. Reverse: In the field, left facing, a little wreath. Theodosius standing on a galley travelling left. Victory at helm.
History Of Use
Coin during Roman Empire; Aes II (denomination); Emperor Theodosius I
Item History
- Made in Izmit, Turkey and Nicomedia, Turkey between August 9, 378 and August 25, 383
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/198
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.3 cm, weight 5.5 g
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Izmit, Turkey and Nicomedia, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between August 9, 378 and August 25, 383
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0198