About this artwork
On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Probus is shown facing right and wearing a crown.
On the back (reverse), an unidentified figure stands looking left and holding a globe.
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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 Probus
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 277 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG Reverse: CONSERVAT AVG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1355
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10217/manifest.json