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Coin: AE4 Follis with Bust of Constantius II (obv) and Battle Scene (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Constantius II
Culture Roman
Title Coin: AE4 Follis with Bust of Constantius II (obv) and Battle Scene (rev)
Date 351–355
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
Weight: 0.09 oz. (2.41 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.118

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Description:
Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Constantius II, facing right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman. Mark in left field, mintmark in exergue, inscription around.

Obverse: DN CONSTAN - T [IVS PF AVG].
Reverse: [FEL TEMP - R] E PARATIO; in left field, M; in exergue, ALEA


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