Coin Portraying Emperor Aurelian
Ancient Roman
270–275
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
coinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzestruckportraitscopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Aurelian, facing right and wearing a crown. On the back (reverse), Aurelian is shown standing, again facing right and extending his hand to a female figure.
