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Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

272-337, probably 327-329

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantine, facing right.

On the back (reverse), a gate with two turrets is depicted.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine

Place

Roman Empire (Minted in)

Date

272 CE–337 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: CONSTANTINEVS A VG Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG SMARTA

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1376

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