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Theodosius II, Miliarense

Theodosius II was known as Theodosius the Younger or the Calligrapher. The legend on the reverse reads GLORIA ROMANORUM, “Glory

Struck for the vicennalia (20th anniversary of succession) of Constantius II, a gold crown surrounds the design on both sides.

An experimental denomination in base silver. Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great is shown on the obverse. On

On the obverse is the bust of Septimus Severus. On the reverse is his wife (middle) and his two sons

The reverse of this sestertius shows Nero on horseback with a spear. He is accompanied by another soldier on horseback

Dress hooks were often used in pairs to draw up skirts, either to keep them from getting dirty when outside

Obverse reads: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P – Hadrianus Augustus, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, which translates to “Hadrian, emperor

The obverse bears the shield of arms, with three crowns, and the legend: IASPAR/MELChIO/BALThAS. These refer to the three holy

This ampulla dates from c AD 1300-1500. It is missing one of its attachment loops at the neck. Ampullae could

The die depicts a red squirrel facing right with a bushy tail arching over its back and nut between its