Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Emperor Caligula

37-41
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Caligula while the back (reverse) depicts the God Zeus of Aezanis and an eagle.

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