Co 198 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantine I from Constantinople) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
333
Not before (date)
330
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
RIC VIII, Constantinople 59, p. 579
Preservation comment
Wear: VF. Slight, somewhat extensive pitting and scraping across faces. Pale greenish patina on both faces.
Axis (1-12)
12
Has denomination
AE3
Numismatic Authority
Constantine I (312-337)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
19.0
Numismatic Mint
Constantinople
Numismatic Weight (g)
2.37
Obverse Description
Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right; within dotted border
Obverse Inscription
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Reverse Description
Two soldiers facing but turned inward, each holding spear and shield, with two military standards between; within dotted border
Reverse Inscription
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS; in exergue, CONSΔ
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph
Suggested citation
“Co 198 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantine I from Constantinople).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/co0198>