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Solidus with head of Constantine I
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 316–317
Mint: Ticinum
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 4.40 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.292
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Constantine right, laureate.
CONSTANTI NVSPFAVG
Reverse: Mars carrying spear and trophy walking right between two captives seated on ground, both in attitude of distress.
VIRTVS AVGVSTIN in exergue: SMT
CONSTANTI NVSPFAVG
Reverse: Mars carrying spear and trophy walking right between two captives seated on ground, both in attitude of distress.
VIRTVS AVGVSTIN in exergue: SMT
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)