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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine I

Place FoundAsyut, Egypt, Africa

Place CreatedRome, Italy, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I

Date312-313 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions13/16 in., 0.12 oz (2.1 cm, 3.3 g)

Object number1929.001.003

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

Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, with three standards, surmounted by hand, eagle, and wreath respectively; middle standard with drapery

Mint Mark: P S (Rome)

Status

Not on view

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