Ancient Roman

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Mariniana

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Billon

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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