About this artwork
On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Tetricus I is portrayed facing right and wearing a crown.
On the back (reverse), the goddess of valor stands facing left, leaning on a shield and holding a spear.
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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 Emperor Tetricus I
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 268 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP TETRICVS P F (AVG) Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1353
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10212/manifest.json