Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gallienus
Ancient Roman
261–262
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
roman period (egyptian)billonportraitsilver alloycoininorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalgreco-roman (egyptian)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Emperor Gallienus facing right. On the back (reverse), an eagle holds a wreath in it's beak.
