Denarius (Coin) Portraying Didius Julianus
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Didius Julianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels. On the back the figure of Concord is shown standing, holding a legionary eagle in either hand.
