Coin Portraying Emperor Tetricus I
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
portraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Tetricus I is portrayed facing right and wearing a crown. On the back (reverse), the goddess of valor stands facing left, leaning on a shield and holding a spear.
