Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- 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. The back (reverse) show the deity Pax holding a branch and cornucopiae.
