Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 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 portrays the head of Emperor Vespasian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) shows the god Mars advancing to the right.
