Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus

Art Institute of Chicago

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus

Roman

Date
279-280
Medium
Billon
Culture
Alexandria
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Probus, laureate and cuirassed, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Nike advancing to the right, holding a wreath and palm.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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