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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius

14-37
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the laureate head of Emperor Augustus facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a seated female figure facing to the right.

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