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The capture of London AD276
The capture of London AD296 and Constantius Chlorus. Obverse: Bust of the general Constantius Chlorus, laureate, in armour and mantle (right). Legend: 'FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOBII CAES'. Reverse: London (right) kneeling to receive the general mounted on horseback, in helmet, armour and cloak and holding a spear in his right hand; a fortress (right), a galley below. Legend: 'REDDITOR LVCIS AETERNAE'. Inscription: 'LON. P.T.R.' (Mint of Treves). Constantius put down the insurrection of Allectus.
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Object details
| ID: | MEC0185 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coin |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Capture of London, 296 |
| Date made: | After AD 296 |
| People: | Chlorus, Constantiusfl.AD276 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 42 mm |