Follis of Constantine
Follis of Constantine
Artist
Unidentified
Period
Roman Empire
(Ancient Roman, 27 BCE-395 CE)
Place of Originprobably minted at Rome, Italia (Italy), Roman Empire
Dateabout 314-315 CE
Dimensions13/16 in. (21mm)
Mediumcopper
ClassificationMetalwork
Object number
1913.401
Not on View
DescriptionCoin. Probably minted in Rome.
Obverse: Bust of Constantine facing left; laureate.
Reverse: Sol, radiate, standing facing left, raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys across left shoulder.
Published ReferencesSutherland, C.H.V. and Carson, Roman Imperial Coinage, London, Spink and Son, Ltd., 1973, vol. VII, p. 298.
313-316 CE
about 313 CE
325-326 CE
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