Creation Date
350–353 CE
Culture
Roman
Medium
Bronze
Credit Line
Bequest of David P. Harris ('46), 2020
Accession Number
2020.454.10
Description
The obverse features a bust of the emperor in right profile. The reverse features the chi rho with the letters alpha and omega, to the left and right. While the chi rho is properly oriented, the inscription along the edge appears to be backwards. This suggests the coin may be an ancient imitation; see Pierre Bastien, "Imitations of Roman Bronze Coins, A.D. 318-363," Museum Notes (American Numismatic Society) 30 (1985), pp. 143-177.
Provenance
Unknown
Collection
Antiquity, The Byzantine World
Preview

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Reverse view
Reverse view