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Coin Portraying King Vabalathus

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

270-275

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

On the front (obverse) of this coin the king Vabalathus is portrayed, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.
On the back (reverse), the emperor Aurelian is similarly portrayed, facing right and wearing a crown.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Coin Portraying King Vabalathus

Place

Roman Empire (Minted in:)

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270 CE–275 CE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Obverse: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Reverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1352

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