Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Coin pendant - Emperor Arcadius (No reserve price)

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 250 - € 300
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A late 4th-century Roman Empire pendant features a bronze follis of Emperor Arcadius, minted at Heraclea between 378 and 383, in a silver-plated protective setting on a modern 925 sterling silver chain.

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Silver-plated metal pendant encapsulated for better preservation, with bronze follis of Emperor Arcadius. Minted in Heraclea and struck between 378-383 A.D. It is set on a modern 925 silver chain.

Anverso; Bust looking to the right of the draped Emperor Arcadius, with cuirass and pearl diadem.

Reverso; the emperor standing, holding a labarum and resting his hand on a shield on the ground. At his feet a kneeling captive. Legend: GLORIA ROMANORVM.

It ships with a legal declaration sheet regarding its provenance.

Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Silver-plated metal pendant encapsulated for better preservation, with bronze follis of Emperor Arcadius. Minted in Heraclea and struck between 378-383 A.D. It is set on a modern 925 silver chain.

Anverso; Bust looking to the right of the draped Emperor Arcadius, with cuirass and pearl diadem.

Reverso; the emperor standing, holding a labarum and resting his hand on a shield on the ground. At his feet a kneeling captive. Legend: GLORIA ROMANORVM.

It ships with a legal declaration sheet regarding its provenance.

Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
S. IV d.C.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
4.46 g
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Title additional information
Emperor Arcadius
Previous owner - year acquired
1968
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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Objects sold
98.85%
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