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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

Place Createdİzmit, Turkey, Asia

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Date348-351 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions13/16 in., 3/16 oz. (2 cm, 4.5 g)

Object number1994.017.091

Label TextObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with figure of Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives standing

Mint Mark: SMN_ (Nicomedia, officina mark unclear)

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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