Art Institute of Chicago
Coin Portraying an Emperor
Roman
- Date
- mid–3rd century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The front (obverse) of this coin portays and unidentified emperor, facing right and wearing a radiate crown. On the back (reverse), a soldier strides to the right while holding a spear. A type of banner called a vexillum is shown over his shoulder.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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