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A work made of silver.

Coin Portraying an Emperor

late 4th century

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays a draped and diademed bust, possibly an emperor, facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess Roma sits enthroned and crowned by Victory, which she holds.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium