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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, facing to the right. The back (reverse) shows the god Mars advancing to the right.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium