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ROMAN COIN
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Fragment of a copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to c. AD 330-341 (Reece Period 17). Reverse prototype: Wolf and twins (VRBS ROMA). Obverse prototype: Helmeted bust left of Constantinople with sceptre on shoulder. This copy is an hybrid mixing both commemorative series for Rome and Constantinople.Dimensions: diameter: 9.85 mm; weight: 0.60g.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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Image & data: The Portable Antiquities Scheme via Europeana · Licence: BY 3.0.
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