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Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Constantine II (obv) and Jupiter (rev)

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Issuing AuthorityRoman Emperor Constantine I
CultureRoman
TitleCoin: AE3 Follis with Head of Constantine II (obv) and Jupiter (rev)
DateCa. 317-320 CE
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Weight: 0.11 oz. (3.24 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit LineBurton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number82.66.114
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Mint: Alexandria

Description:
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust of Constantine II left, holding mappa and sceptre. Inscription around
Reverse: Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre and holding globe in right hand. Crescent moon in left field, mark in right field, mintmark in exergue. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: DN FLCL CONSTANTINVS NOB C;
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS; In right field, A; in exergue, SMAL

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"Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Constantine II (obv) and Jupiter (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=82.66.114