Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
| Title | Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian |
|---|---|
| Artist | Roman, minted in Rome |
| Date | 284-305 3rd century |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Classification | coin |
| Origin | Roman Empire Roman Empire |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Gift of William F. Dunham |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian” is a work by Roman, minted in Rome, dated 284-305. It is executed in bronze and classified as coin. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Recorded origin: Roman Empire. Browse more public-domain art from Roman Empire.
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Made available through the Art Institute of Chicago open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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Rights: Public Domain — CC0 via the Art Institute of Chicago Open Access programme.
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