About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Aurelian, facing right.
On the back, a deity is depicted holding a shallow dish called a patera.
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- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Coin Portraying Emperor Aurelian
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 270 CE–275 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP AVG (ELIANVS) AVG Reverse: GENIVS ILLYR
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2.9 cm; 16.65 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1331
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