Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus
Ancient Roman
279–280
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
billonportraitsilver alloycoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgreco-roman (egyptian)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Probus, laureate and cuirassed, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Nike advancing to the right, holding a wreath and palm.
