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Coin Portraying Emperor Tetricus II

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

On the front (obverse) of this coin, the emperor Tetricus II is portrayed wearing a radiant crown. On the back (reverse), the goddess of hope stands facing left, holding a flower and drawing back her robe.

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