About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gallienus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.
On the back (reverse), an eagle is depicted holding 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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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 253 CE–268 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1385
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10290/manifest.json