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A work made of bronze.

Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian

298-299

Roman; minted in Carthage (near modern Tunis, Tunisia)

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Diocletian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the personification of the city of Carthage, standing and holding fruits in each hand.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium