Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
267–268
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portays the emperor Gallienus, facing right. On the back (reverse) an eagle is depicted with a wreath in its beak.
