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Curatorial Overview
“The front of this coin portrays the emperor Hadrian, facing right. On the back, a measuring unit called a Modius is shown filled with grain.”
Object Details
MediumSilver
DimensionsDiam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Roman, minted in Rome
imperial (roman) • Roman Empire • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
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