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A work made of gold.

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Nero Claudius Drusus

41-45, issued by Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Nero)

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

Obverse: Head of Nero Claudius Drusus left, laureate
Inscribed: NERO CLAVDIVS DRVSVS GERMANICVS IMP
Reverse: Equestrian statue atop triumphal arch, trophies and prisoners at each corner
Inscribed: DE GERM

Gold

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium