Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian
Ancient Roman
257–259
- 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 bust of emperor Valerian facing to the right. He is radiate, draped, and cuirassed. The back (reverse) depicts the sun, nude except for a mantle that billows behind, striding to the left.
