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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian

71

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Vespasian. The back (reverse) show the deity Pax holding a branch and cornucopiae.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium