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ROMAN COIN — Anonymous, Constantinople

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Written by: Gizem ÖzdemirResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Ottoman Art · Catalogue no. 289231
Anonymous, Constantinople

ROMAN COIN

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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I. Mint is Constantinople, AD330, (Reece period 17). Reverse legend, no legend. Reverse shows emperor right in quadriga, the hand of god reaches down to him. See RIC VIII, p.449, no.37.Obverse shows veiled emperor right. Obverse legend reads [...]NVS PF AVG. Reverse fields and exergue: / //CONS. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 1.24g, diameter is 15.27mm.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, Constantinople
Culture / OriginConstantinople, United Kingdom
DepartmentConstantinople
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