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Ancient Roman

Coin Depicting the God Serapis

193-211
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a draped bust of the god Serapis facing to the right. On the back (reverse) is a prow of a ship to the right, with a shrimp (crawfish) below.

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