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A work made of bronze.

12 Nummi (Coin) of a Byzantine Emperor

Roman Period, 6th century CE

Byzantine, minted in Alexandria

Byzantine Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the bust of an emperor, facing right, diademed and draped. The back (reverse) shows an inscription.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium