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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1974.27.182
People
Constantius Gallus, Roman (r. 351-354)
Title
Coin of Constantius Gallus, Alexandria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
351-355
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/179714

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.43 g
Die Axis
6
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
  • Reverse Inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC VIII, p. 544, 77

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, A Gift to the Museum from Arthur W. Arundel through the Harvard Fund Council, Class of 1951
Accession Year
1974
Object Number
1974.27.182
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped and cuirassed; Δ behind neck.
Reverse: Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l. arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on ground at r.

Verification Level

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