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Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus Caesar
Created 15 BCE-19 CE
Curatorial Overview
“The front of this coin portrays the Roman general Germanicus in his triumphal quadriga.On the back, Germanicus is shown standing.”
MediumBronze
DimensionsDiam.: 2.9 cm (1 3/16 in.)
OriginRome
InstitutionThe Art Institute of Chicago
Accession No.10083
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Materials & Techniques
bronzecopper alloynonferrous metalmetalinorganic material
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Roman, minted in Rome
roman (ancient, style or period) • Rome • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
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