Medallions commemorating the defeat of Alectus and the recovery of Britain as a Roman province. Minted at Trier in the name of Constantius Caesar. One medal shows him in imperial robes, on the other he is identified with the god Hercules. On the reverse of both he wears military clothing and gestures towards a female figure, Victory personified.
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Title of artwork, date
Two medallions of Constantius I, 296
Date supported
1928
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
300
Total cost
2200
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