Preview
Creation Date
337–347
Geography
Minted in Antioch
Culture
Roman
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
16 mm
0.05 oz. (1.42 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Brad Hostetler, 2022
Accession Number
2022.10
Condition
As of 11/14/24: Both sides of this coin exhibit significant wear and oxidation, with the majority of the recessed areas of the metal turning green. The obverse bust remains visible, but the letter inscription around the edges is blurred to illegibility. Some details of the reverse image are visible, although the horses of the quadriga are worn and smooth. The mint mark below is illegible.
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
obverse: DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG
reverse: N/A below: SMANA
References
Kent, J.P.C. 1981. The Roman Imperial Coinage VIII: The Family of Constantine I, AD 337-364. London: Spink and Sons, no.39, p.515
Description
The obverse of this coin depicts a bust of Divus Constantine I wearing a veil, facing right.
The reverse of this coin depicts the emperor, veiled, driving a quadriga (4 horse chariot) to the right. He raises his right arm. The Manus Dei (hand of God) reaches down from the heavens. The reverse does not have an inscription.
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