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Both sides of an irregularly shaped bronze coin with relief decoration on each side.

Sestertius of Caligula in the name of his mother Agrippina I, the Elder, Rome

r. 37 - 41 CE

Caligula

Roman

Obv.: Draped bust of Agrippina the Elder to r., her long hair tied and falling in a braid behind her neck. Rev.: Carpentum drawn by two mules, the cover supported by two figures at the corners.

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

Coins