Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian

Art Institute of Chicago

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valerian

Roman

Date
253-261
Medium
Billon
Culture
Roman Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of emperor Valerian, facing right. He wears a radiate crown and is draped. The back (reverse) depicts Victory standing to the left, with a wreath and palm.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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