Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian
Ancient Roman
255–257
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 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 Valerian, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Felicity is depicted with a caduceus and cornucopia.
