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A work made of billon.

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus

279-280

Roman

Alexandria

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Probus, laureate and cuirassed, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Nike advancing to the right, holding a wreath and palm.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium