Coin Depicting a Seven-Branched Palm Tree

ancientroman (ancient, style or period)coinancient art

Date

134-135

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a palm tree, while the back (reverse) depicts a leafy vine.

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