Coin Portraying Emperor Valerian I ?
Ancient Roman
253–260
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzeMalecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays a Roman emperor, probably Valerian, facing right and wearing a diadem. On the back (reverse), the goddess Tyche is depicted standing, facing left and holding a cornucopia and a rudder.
