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Solidus with bust of Constantius Gallus, struck under Constantius II
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 350–355
Mint: Thessalonica
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.37 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.297
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Constantius Gallus right, draped and wearing cuirass.
DNCONSTANTI VSNOBCAES
Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, the former facing, the latter turned to the left. Between them they support an inscribed wreath. Roma holds spear in right hand, Constantinopolis a scepter in left hand.
GLORIA REI PVBLICAE
VOT / V. / MVLT / X (on tablet) TES (between two stars in exergue)
DNCONSTANTI VSNOBCAES
Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, the former facing, the latter turned to the left. Between them they support an inscribed wreath. Roma holds spear in right hand, Constantinopolis a scepter in left hand.
GLORIA REI PVBLICAE
VOT / V. / MVLT / X (on tablet) TES (between two stars in exergue)
ProvenanceBy 1935: U.S. Private Collection; April 4, 1935: Anonymous gift to MFA in memory of Zoë Wilbour