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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine II

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginAfrica

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I

Date355-361 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions11/16 in., 0.06 oz (1.7 cm, 1.7 g)

Object number1929.001.030

Label TextObverse: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, with pearl diademed and cuirassed bust of Constantine II to right

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with Roman soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm; M in left field

Mint Mark: SM__ (rest illegible)

Status

Not on view

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