About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Valerian, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Felicity is depicted with a caduceus and cornucopia.
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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 Valerian
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 255 CE–257 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG Reverse: FELICITAS AVGG
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.1025
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141857/manifest.json