About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) facing front and holding a scepter.
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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
- Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 260 CE–268 CE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG Reverse: IOVI CON SERVA
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.821
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141653/manifest.json