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.
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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
- Coin Portraying King Vabalathus
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 270 CE–275 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: VABALATHVS VCRIMDR Reverse: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1352
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10209/manifest.json