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Medallion (1 1/2 solidi; reverse) with emperor holding a standard with Chi Rho symbol next to a captive Aquileia
Byzantine, Aquileia
Reign of Constans
about A.D. 340
Mint: Aquileia
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 6.56 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Dennis Kapp
Accession Number1982.772
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Constans to right.
FLIVLCONS TANSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor Constans standing, head left, standard with Chi-Rho in right hand, scepter in left. At right, seated captive.
VIRTVS CONS TANTISAVG In ex.: * SMAQ
FLIVLCONS TANSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor Constans standing, head left, standard with Chi-Rho in right hand, scepter in left. At right, seated captive.
VIRTVS CONS TANTISAVG In ex.: * SMAQ
Provenance1982, gift of Dennis R. Kapp, Livonia, MI, to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 17, 1982)