Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maxentius
Ancient Roman
309–312
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoinancient artbronzeancientroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays emperor Maxentius. On the back (reverse), legendary twins Castor and Pollux stand facing each other, both leaning on a sceptre and holding a bridled horse.
