Medal with Emperor Septimius Severus
| Artist | Giovanni da Cavino (Italian, 1500–1570) |
|---|---|
| Title | Medal with Emperor Septimius Severus |
| Date | 16th century |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | Object: 1 9/16 × 3/16 in. (4 × 0.5 cm) Overall: 1 9/16 × 3/16 in. (3.9 × 0.4 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Gloria Middeldorf in Memory of Ulrich Middeldorf, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 87.26.2.54 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A bronze medal featuring the side profile of a man with curly hair and a beard.
During his reign as emperor (193–211 CE), Septimius Severus (145–211 CE) expanded the borders of the Roman Empire in the east, North Africa, and Britain.
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"Medal with Emperor Septimius Severus | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=87.26.2.54