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.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 272 CE–337 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: CONSTANTINEVS A VG Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG SMARTA
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1376
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10273/manifest.json
Extended information about this artwork
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