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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantius II

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantius II

Datec. 351-354 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions5/8 in., 1/16 oz. (1.6 cm, 2.1 g)

Object number1994.017.036

Label TextObverse: D N CONSTAN[TIVS 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

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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