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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1974.27.100
People
Constantius I Chlorus, Roman (r. 293-306)
Title
Coin of Alexandria under Constantius I Chlorus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
295-296 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180291

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
6.95 g
Die Axis
12
Date on Object
Year 3
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: ΦΛAKωNCKANTIOCK
  • Reverse Inscription: L Γ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Dattari 6074

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
1974.27.100
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Constantius I r., laureate, wearing cuirass.
Rev.: Nike advancing r., wearing long chiton and diplois, holding out wreath with both hands.

Verification Level

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