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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian

80-81

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Vespasian, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right.

On the back, two capricorns are depicted holding an inscribed shield.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium