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Curatorial Overview
“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.”
Object Details
MediumBillon
DimensionsDiam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Roman
roman (ancient, style or period) • Rome • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
Continuous Discovery