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Ancient Roman

As (Coin) Depicting the God Janus

225-217 BCE
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a bearded, Janiform head. On the back (reverse), the prow of a ship is shown.

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