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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constans

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constans

Datec. 348-350 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions1/16 oz., 9/16 in. (2.2 g, 1.5 cm)

Object number1994.017.102

Label TextObverse: D N CONSTANS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constans to right

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with figure of 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 a pointed cap, falling forward onto hands and knees

ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.

Status

Not on view

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