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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying King Vabalathus

270-275

Roman

Roman Empire

On the front (obverse) of this coin the king Vabalathus is portrayed, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.
On the back (reverse), the emperor Aurelian is similarly portrayed, facing right and wearing a crown.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium