Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Decius
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Decius, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Virtus (Valor) is depicted holding a branch and spear.
