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Ancient Roman

As (Coin) Portraying Augustus and Agrippa

20 BCE-14 CE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the heads of Agrippa and Augustus, back to back. The back (reverse) shows an alligator facing right, chained to a palm tree with banners and a wreath above.

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