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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius

41-54 (probably minted about 49-50)

Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt

Egypt

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Claudius, facing right, laureate. The back (reverse) depicts a winged caduceus (a symbol of peace and concord) between four grain ears.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium