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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Claudius

50-54
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Claudius while the back (reverse) portrays his wife Agrippina the Younger.

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