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Coin Portraying Emperor Constans

after April 340
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Constans, facing right. On the back (reverse), two soldiers are depicted flanking military standards.

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