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Ancient Roman

Coin Depicting a Sphinx

138-217 (?)
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin shows a seated sphinx, facing to the left. On the back (reverse), a transport amphora (storage jar) appears between two stars.

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