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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1329
People
Constantius I Chlorus, Roman (r. 293-306)
Title
Coin of Alexandria under Constantius I Chlorus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
296-297 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180099

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.06 g
Die Axis
11
Date on Object
Year 4
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: KωNCTAN TIOCK
  • Reverse Inscription: L Δ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Dattari 6062

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1329
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Constantius I r., laureate, wearing cloak and cuirass, back view.
Rev.: Elpis standing l., wearing long chiton and peplosm holding flower in r. handm with l. raising skirt of chiton behind, star to r.

Verification Level

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