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Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine II

324-337
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constantine II in the guise of Caesar, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels. On the back (reverse), two soldiers are depicted.

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