Follis of Constantine
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 Originminted in Alexandria, Egypt, Roman Empire
Dateabout 315 CE
Dimensions13/16 in. (21mm)
Mediumcopper with silver wash
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineAnonymous donation
Object number
1913.383
Not on View
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.
313-316 CE
about 313 CE
325-326 CE
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