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A work made of bronze.

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian

77-78

Roman, minted in Lugdunum (now Lyon, France)

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Vespasian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the deity Fortuna (Fortune) standing slightly left.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium