Art Institute of Chicago
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Volusian
Roman, minted in Rome
- Date
- 251-253
- 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 emperor Volusian, facing right and wearing a crown of Laurels. On the back (reverse), the goddess of Peace is depicted standing, facing left and holding an olive branch and sceptre.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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