Preview
Creation Date
337–361
Culture
Roman
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
17 mm
0.07 oz. (2.1 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Brad Hostetler, 2022
Accession Number
2022.11
Condition
As of 12/5/24: The right side of the obverse of this coin is chipped. The details of the obverse bust are quite legible, while the letter inscription is blurred and difficult to read. The letters on the right side are cut off completely. The reverse is heavily oxidized and in low relief. The mint mark is not visible.
References
Kent, J.P.C. 1981. The Roman Imperial Coinage Vol. VIII: The Family of Constantine I, A.D. 337-364. London: Spink and Sons.
Description
The obverse of this coin depicts a right-facing bust wearing a pearl diadem and draped garment.
The reverse of this coin depicts a soldier holding a shield and spearing a fallen horseman who cowers in the bottom left corner.
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