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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gaius (Caligula)

37-38

Roman

Lyon

The front of this coin portrays the Roman Emperor Gaius (Caligula), facing to the right. An inscription that begins in the lower right edge and moves around the outward edge of the coin reads: C.CAESAR.AVG.GERM.P.M.TR.POT.

The back of this coins portrays the head of Germanicus, facing to the right. An inscription that begins in the lower right edge and moves around the outward edge of the coin reads: GERMANICVS.CAES.P.C.CAES.AVG.GERM.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium