About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Gallienus, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Providence stands holding a globe and 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
- Billon
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: GAL[LIENVS] AVG Reverse: [PR]OVID AVG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.822
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141654/manifest.json