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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Datec. 348-350 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions13/16 in., 1/8 oz. (2.1 cm, 3.9 g)

Object number1994.017.050

Label TextObverse: [DN CONSTAN]TIVS PF 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 various ornaments on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two kneeling captives

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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