1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome from Treveri Artist: Unknown
Mint: Treveri
Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 274–337, ruled A.D. 306–337

Medium

Argentiferous copper

Dimensions

2.34 g, 6:00, 15.5 mm

Credit Line

The Mark Deitz, Class of 1969, Collection of Ancient Coins, Gift of Paula Deitz

Accession Number

2008.217.27

Geography
Culture
Period

4th century

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: CONSTAN - TINOPOLIS Bust helmeted cuirassed l. holding sceptre over shoulder.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: No legend. Victory standing l. on prow holding spear in r. and shield in l. In ex., TRP pellet.
Provenance

Provenance

Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 2009," in "State of the Art: Contemporary Sculpture," special issue, Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2009), 158
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money, nummi

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