As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Drusus

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

22-23

Roman, minted in Rome

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Drusus Caesar, the son and heir of emperor Tiberius, facing left. The back (reverse) bears an inscription.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Drusus
Place: Roman Empire (Artist's nationality)
Date: 22 CE–23 CE
Medium: Bronze
Inscriptions: Obverse: DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N Reverse: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER S C
Dimensions: Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.852
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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