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A work made of bronze.

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trajan

Roman Period, 98-117

Roman

Roman Empire

The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Trajan facing right.

On the back the figure of Victory walks left, holding a wreath in her extended right hand.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium