About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Decentius, facing right.
On the back (reverse) two goddesses are shown placing a wreath on a column.
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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 Decentius
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 351 CE–353 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: D N DECENTIVS NOB CAES Reverse: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG AT CAES
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1371
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10259/manifest.json