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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Pupienus

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

238 (April-June), issued by Balbinus and Pupienus, coemperors

Artist:

Roman, minted in Rome

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a bust of emperor Pupienus facing right, with a radiate crown and wearing a cuirass and paludamentum. The back (reverse) depicts two hands clasped.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Roman

Title

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Pupienus

Place

Rome (Minted in)

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Struck 238 CE

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Obverse: IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG Reverse: PATRES SENATVS

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

Reference Number

1922.4895

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