Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus
Ancient Roman
276–282
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 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 Probus facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a figure crowning the emperor, who holds a globe and staff.
