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Coin with head of Constans
Roman
Imperial Period
(emperor 337–350)
Mint: Uncertain
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 13.5 mm. Weight: 1.13 gm. Die axis: 12 (?)
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.805
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Constans to right.
DNCONSTANSPFAVG (?)
Reverse: Within wreath: VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX (?)
DNCONSTANSPFAVG (?)
Reverse: Within wreath: VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX (?)
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts