Art Institute of Chicago
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian
Roman
- Date
- 70
- Medium
- Gold
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vespasian, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right. On the back, the goddess of Peace is shown seated and holding a type of staff called a caduceus.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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