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Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Empress Theodora

292-306
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

On the front (obverse) of this coin the empress Theodora is portrayed, facing right. On the back (reverse), the figure of Piety or another portrayal of Theodora is shown standing, looking right and holding an infant.

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