Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian
Ancient Roman
80–81
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstruckancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vespasian, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right. On the back, two capricorns are depicted holding an inscribed shield.
