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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximus

236-238

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Maximus. The back (reverse) show Maximus, in military attire, standing and holding a baton in his right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him are two military standards.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium