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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying Emperor Aurelian

270-275

Roman

Roman Empire

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

On the back (reverse), Aurelian is shown standing, again facing right and extending his hand to a female figure.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium