Two Roman Coins (book illustration)

ca. 1550–1600

Not on view

This is a cut-out from a French book on ancient coins. Two different coins are represented, printed from individual plates. On the left, the smaller coin is a sesterce from the second century AD showing Emperor Trajan on a throne combined with the test "REX PARTHIS DATVS". On the right, a slightly larger coin of the same period shows Trajan enthroned in front of a larger crowd. Here, the image is combined with the text: "REGNA AD SIGNATA SC".

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Title: Two Roman Coins (book illustration)
Artist: Anonymous, French
Date: ca. 1550–1600
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 1 9/16 × 3 1/8 in. (4 × 8 cm)
Classifications: Albums, Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
Object Number: 47.79.1(69a, b)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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