About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portays the emperor Gallienus, facing right.
On the back (reverse) an eagle is depicted with a wreath in its beak.
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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
- Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 267 CE–268 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2.2 cm; 9.28 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1381
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10282/manifest.json
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