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Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Emperor Constantine I or Emperor Constantine II

307-337
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of an emperor, probably Constantine I or Constantine II, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts two military standards between two standing soldiers.

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