Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian
Ancient Roman
253–261
- 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 bust of emperor Valerian, facing right. He wears a radiate crown and is draped. The back (reverse) depicts Victory standing to the left, with a wreath and palm.
