About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Probus, laureate and cuirassed, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Nike advancing to the right, holding a wreath and palm.
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Currently Off View
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus
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Origin
- Alexandria
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Date
- Struck 279 CE–280 CE
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Medium
- Billon
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: ΑΚΜΑVΡΠΡΟΒΟCCΕΒ Reverse: E L
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2 cm; 8.76 g
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Credit Line
- Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection
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Reference Number
- 1938.1221
Extended information about this artwork
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