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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Datec. 355-360 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions9/16 in., 1/16 oz. (1.5 cm, 1.6 g)

Object number1994.017.034

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

Reverse: SPES REIPVBLICAE, with helmeted, draped, and cuirassed figure of Constantius II standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.

Status

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