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Coin Portraying Emperor Constantius II

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

337-361

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a diademed head of Emperor Constantius II, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts two soldiers with a standard between them.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantius II

Place

Ancient Mediterranean (Artist's nationality:)

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Struck 337 CE–361 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: CONSTANTIVS AVG Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.5 cm (5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection

Reference Number

1938.1239

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