Art Institute of Chicago
Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
Roman; minted in Carthage (near modern Tunis, Tunisia)
- Date
- 298-299
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Diocletian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the personification of the city of Carthage, standing and holding fruits in each hand.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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