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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Constantine I
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine I

Place CreatedMarmara Ereglisi, Turkey, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Licinius
Date318-320 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 in., 0.13 oz (1.9 cm, 3.8 g)
Object number1980.030.058
Label TextObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, with laureate and draped bust of Constantine to left, holding scepter in right hand and mappa in left

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, with three turreted campgate, dot in right field

Mint Mark: SMHΓ (Heraclea)
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6