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Ancient Roman

Coin Depicting an Emperor

4th century
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays an unidentified emperor, facing right and wearing a radiate crown. On the back (reverse), two soldiers support a type of military standard called a labarum.

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