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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Empress Herennia Etruscilla

249-251

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the empress Herennia Etruscilla (married to Emperor Decius), facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess of Modesty is depicted seated.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium