About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Mariniana, believed to be the wife of emperor Valerian and mother of emperor Gallienus, facing right. On the back (reverse), a flying peacock is depicted.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Mariniana
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Place
- Rome (Minted in)
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Date
- 254 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: DIVAE MARINIANAE Reverse: CONSECRATIO
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1291
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10062/manifest.json