Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III 408-425

Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III

408-425

 

This Byzantium 5th century gold coin holds textured riges along the edge. Embroidered into the piece, a person of power and what seem to be words of the

current langauge during that time. The smooth surface amongst the background is a soft gold, the embossed image contrasting with reflection of light.

It uses curcular jewlery, to decorate the figure.

 

This piece can be found at the Cleveland Art museum in section 104 Late Antiguity.

 

 

Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 5th century

Gold

 

Diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)

 

Weight: 4.5 g (0.16 oz.)

 

Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy Milliken 1968.54

 

This image is public domain and can be used freely

 

www.clevelandart.org/art/1968.54

 

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