About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a type of chariot, called a quadriga, being pulled by elephants.
On the back (reverse) is the inscription AP DIVI AVG PA TRPII POT XXIIII.
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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
- Sestertius (Coin) Depicting an Elephant Quadriga
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Place
- Rome (Minted in)
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Date
- 34 CE–35 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Reverse: AP DIVI AVG PA TRPII POT XXIIII
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.5 cm (1 7/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1304
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10091/manifest.json