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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine I

Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I

Date313 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions13/16 in., 1/16 oz. (2.1 cm, 1.9 g)

Object number1994.017.070

Label TextObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, with laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Constantine to right

Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI, with figure of Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across right shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

Mint Mark: R T, with F in reverse right field and R in reverse left field (Rome)

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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