Preview
Creation Date
330–335
Geography
Minted in Antioch
Culture
Roman
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
16 mm
0.08 oz. (2.23 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Brad Hostetler, 2022
Accession Number
2022.7
Condition
As of 10/7/2024: This coin is significantly oxidized on both the obverse and reverse. The metal has turned green around the inscription on both sides, with particular lightening visible right around the figure on the reverse. The features of the figures on both sides remain mostly visible. However, the wings and head of the figure on the reverse are obscure, as is the letter inscription. The letter inscription on the left of the obverse is also obscure, while that on the right remains legible.
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
obverse: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, below: SMANA
References
Bruun, Patrick M. 1966. The Roman Imperial Coinage Vol. VII: Constantine and Licinius, A.D. 313-337. London: Spink and Sons, no.92, p.693
Description
The obverse of this coin depicts left-facing bust of the emperor wearing a laureate helmet and imperial cloak. He holds a reversed spear.
The reverse of this coin depicts Victory standing left on the prow of a ship. In her right hand she holds a spear and her left foot rests on a shield.
Sonia Suben 2025