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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Constantinople City Commemorative Coin

Possible OriginAfrica

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial

Date330-340 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions11/16 in., 0.078 oz (1.7 cm, 2.2 g)

Object number1929.001.014

Label TextObverse: CONSTANTINOPOLIS, with bust of Constantinopolis facing left, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder

Reverse: Victory, winged, draped, standing left, right foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on shield

Mint Mark: SM__ (last two characters illegible)

Status

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