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Author Topic: Roman Lead Seal Constantinian Bust and Roma from Caesarea Maritima  (Read 392 times)

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Offline v-drome

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Hi, all.  Here is a neat little seal from Caesarea.  The inscription is difficult to read, but I think it is of someone in Constantine's family, with seated Roma reverse.  Any references, corrections or other ideas welcomed.  Thanks, Jimi

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Lead seal
Caesarea Maritima
Constantine Dynasty
Late Roman  4th Century CE
Obv: ..N CON.. ..X AVG. (DN CONSTANS MAX AVG)?
Laureate bust right, Constans I, or Constantius II
Rev: Roma seated left, holding Victory on globe in
extended right hand and spear or scepter in left.
Pb15 x 14.25 x 5mm 5.24gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
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