Coin Item Number: 2189/322 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Coin of Constantinopolis. Obverse: draped, cuirassed, diademed (pearls) bust of Gratianus, right facing, with a wreath and Latin inscription. Reverse: In the field, branch 'HN' in monogram. Constantinopolis helmeted seated facing, head right, holding a spear and a globe; foot on the prow.
History Of Use
Coin during Roman Empire; AesIII (denomination); Emperor Gratianus
Item History
- Made in Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey between August 9, 378 and August 25, 383
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/322
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- copper metal ?
- Overall
- height 0.147 cm, diameter 1.809 cm
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Istanbul, Turkey and Constantinopolis, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between August 9, 378 and August 25, 383
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0322