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A work made of bronze.

Coin Portraying an Emperor

mid–3rd century

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portays and unidentified emperor, facing right and wearing a radiate crown.
On the back (reverse), a soldier strides to the right while holding a spear. A type of banner called a vexillum is shown over his shoulder.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium