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Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius

41-54
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a portrait head facing left. On the back (reverse), a pair of oxen emerge from a gate with two spiral posts.

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