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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Place CreatedAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodConstantinian

Date351-355 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn

Dimensions1/8 oz., 15/16 in. (4.3 g, 2.4 cm)

Object numberX.0001.060

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

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

Mint Mark: ALEΓ (Alexandria, officina Γ)

ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.

Status

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