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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Place CreatedThessaloniki, Greece, Europe

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Date355-361 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions9/16 in., 1/8 oz. (1.5 cm, 2.9 g)

Object number1994.017.104

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

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman turning to face soldier, raising left arm; M in left field

Mint Mark: SMTSA (Thessalonica)

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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