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Medallion (2 solidi?) with bust of Constans I
Roman (?)
Imperial Period (or Modern)
A.D. 347 (or 19th/20th century)
Mint: Siscia
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 28.5 mm. Weight: 8.87 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number58.697
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 092.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Constans I, diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
FLIVLCONS TANSPFAVG
Reverse: Two Victories supporting wreathed votive shield.
Around: VICTORIAEDDNNAVGG
VOT / X / MVL / XX (on shield) .SIS. (in exergue)
FLIVLCONS TANSPFAVG
Reverse: Two Victories supporting wreathed votive shield.
Around: VICTORIAEDDNNAVGG
VOT / X / MVL / XX (on shield) .SIS. (in exergue)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mazzini Collection (G. Mazzini, Monete Imperiali Romane, vol. 5, Milan, 1958, p. 153, pl. 41, no. d. 168); purchased by MFA from Leo Mildenberg, Zurich, Switzerland, September 18, 1958, for
$ 2100.00
$ 2100.00