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Follis of Constantine

Period Roman Empire (Ancient Roman, 27 BCE-395 CE)
Place of OriginRoman Empire, probably minted in Rome, Italy
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.

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