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Coin Portraying Emperor Domitian

81-96
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Domitian, facing right. On the back, the goddess Ceres is depicted, standing and facing left.

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