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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying Emperor Quintillus

270

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Quintillus, facing right and wearing a crown.

On the back (reverse), the goddess of security stands facing left, holding what appears to be a sceptre.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium