Coin Portraying Emperor Hadrian
Ancient Roman
133–134
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
parthianportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloystriking (metalworking)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Hadrian, facing right, filleted. The back (obverse) depicts a Sphinx, seated, facing left, with wings open and a modius (headdress).
