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Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with a raised edge, featuring a portrait of a man wearing a helmet with a feather on top and a breastplate. The man's face has a neutral expression, with short hair under the helmet. He holds a spear in his right hand. The text on the coin reads "D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG" on the left side and "DN VALENTINIANVS P F AVG" on the right side, both curved around the portrait.

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750 × 695 px
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