Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Alexander Pius
Ancient Roman
231–235
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
Obverse: Bust of Alexander Pius laureate to right, draped and cuirassedReverse: Jupiter with thunderbolt and eagle marching to left, looking back
