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Follis of Constantine
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Follis of Constantine

Artist Unidentified
Period Roman Empire (Ancient Roman, 27 BCE-395 CE)
Period Roman Period (Ancient Egyptian, 30 BCE - 330 CE)
Place of OriginRoman Empire, minted in Alexandria, Egypt
Dateabout 315 CE
Dimensions13/16 in. (21mm)
Mediumcopper with silver wash
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineAnonymous donation
Object number
1913.383
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DescriptionStruck coin. Minted in Alexandria. Obverse: Constantine head facing right, laureate. Reverse: Jupiter, chlamys across shoulder, leaning on sceptre, Victory on globe in rirght hand; eagle to left.

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