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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Place CreatedAlexandria, Egypt, Africa

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Date351-355 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario

Dimensions1/8 oz., 13/16 in. (4.3 g, 2 cm)

Object number1980.030.001

Label TextObverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, with pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right; Δ behind bust in left field

Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, with figure of soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending left arm

Mint Mark: ALEA (Alexandria)

ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.

Status

Not on view

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