About this artwork
On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Aurelian is shown facing right and wearing a crown.
On the back (reverse), the figure of a genius stands facing left, holding a patera and a cornucopia.
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Currently Off View
- 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 AVREL... S AVG Reverse: GENIVS ILLYR
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2.2 cm; 3.51 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1350
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