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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine I

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

Place CreatedSisak, Croatia, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I

Date318 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions11/16 in., 1/8 oz. (1.8 cm, 3 g)

Object number1994.017.025

Label TextObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG, with bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder

Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, with two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar

Mint Mark: ΔSIS star (Siscia)

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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