Coin Item Number: 2189/189 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Commemorative issue of the period 330-346 C.E. Obverse: Helmeted left facing, cuirassed, bust of Constantinopolis (Constantinus I), wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre. Reverse: Anepigraphic; dot in the field, left facing. Victory standing facing left, right foot on prow, holding sceptre and leaning on shield.
History Of Use
Coin during Roman Empire; "Follis" (denomination); Emperor (Constantinus I)
Item History
- Made in Heraclea, Turkey between 330 and 333
- 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
- 2189/189
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- bronze metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 1.7 cm, weight 1.88 g
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
- Heraclea, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 330 and 333
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0189