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Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I

336-337
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantine I, facing right and wearing a diadem. On the back (reverse) a military standard is flanked by two soldiers.

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