Coin Depicting an Olive Wreath

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

30-31, Procurator: Pontius Pilatus (reign of Tiberius)

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.6 cm (11/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts an olive wreath, while the back (reverse) depicts a type of sacred staff called a lituus.

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