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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Place FoundEl Jem, Tunisia, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Datec. 348-361 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Dr. John H. Ridley

Dimensions11/16 in., 0.078 oz (1.8 cm, 2.2 g)

Object number1991.007.001

Label TextObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, with diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with figure of soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm

Mint Mark: Illegible

ProvenanceEx coll. John H. Ridley, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased El Jem, Tunisia, 1972.

Status

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