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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.129.117
People
Constantine I, Roman (r. 307 - 337 CE)
Title
Follis of Constantine I, Thessalonica
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
330-333
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Thessalonica (Macedonia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/141632

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.44 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
follis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
  • Reverse Inscription: anepigraphic

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC VII, p. 524, 188

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Townsend-Vermeule Gift
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.129.117
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: CONSTANTINOPOLIS Helmeted bust Constantinopolis l., with scepter-staff.
Rev.: Victoria standing l. on prow, scepter in right hand, shield at left side; in exergue, SMTSA (?)

Verification Level

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