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Bust of Constantine I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 327–329
Mint: Heraclea
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 2.86 gm. Die axis: 5
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.790
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Constantine I to right.
CONSTAN TINVSAVG
Reverse: Within wreath: VOT/XXX
Around: DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG In ex.: SMHA
CONSTAN TINVSAVG
Reverse: Within wreath: VOT/XXX
Around: DNCONSTANTINIMAXAVG In ex.: SMHA
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts