Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: Co 541 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantius II from Antioch)

: Co 541 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantius II from Antioch) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Coin
Not after (date): 355
Not before (date): 350
Logical part of: Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification: Coin
Comparanda: RIC VIII, Antioch 142, p. 524
Contributor Notes: 2008 (May-June): R. Weir studied and described, with reference to KenchreaiIII.
Preservation description: Wear: P/F+. Slightly nicked edges; moderate pitting and flaking. Patches of powdery, light blue bronze disease on both faces.
Published as: KenchreaiIII, p. 40, no. 399 (R. Hohlfelder identified as “Constantius, Constans, or Gallus, A.D. 364-354“)
Axis (1-12): 1
Has denomination: AE2
Numismatic Authority: Constantius II (Caesar, 324-337; Augustus, 337-361)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 22.0
Numismatic Mint: Antioch on the Orontes
Numismatic Weight (g): 3.46
Obverse Description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right
Obverse Inscription: Ḍ Ṇ [CO]ṆṢTAṆ-[TIVS P F AVG]
Reverse Description: Soldier lunging to left, carrying shield on left arm, spears diademed and bearded horseman falling and turning back to raise up left arm; within dotted border (traces)
Reverse Inscription: F̣ẸL TEMP RE-PARATIO; in exergue, ANAΑ
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
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