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A work made of bronze.

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Claudius

41-50

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Claudius, facing left. On the back (reverse), the goddess Minerva is depicted hurling a javelin.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium