Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Mariniana

Roman →

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

254

Medium

Billon

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Mariniana, believed to be the wife of emperor Valerian and mother of emperor Gallienus, facing right. On the back (reverse), a flying peacock is depicted.

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