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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Africa

Place CreatedErdek, Turkey, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Date351-354 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions11/16 in., 1/8 oz. (1.8 cm, 3.1 g)

Object number1994.017.031

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

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 pointed cap, facing soldier, raising right arm

Mint Mark: SMKΓ, with •S• (?) in reverse left field (Cyzicus)

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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