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Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint

Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint

Issued by C. Clovius

Roman Republican

Obv.: Bust of Victory r., draped; before, CAESAR.DIC.TER upwards. Border of dots. Rev.: Minerva standing l., holding trophy over shoulder with r. hand and with l. hand holding spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion (Medusa head), and from which hang streamers; before, snake; to l., C.CLOVI downwards; to r., PRAEF upwards. Border of dots.

bronze

Roman Republican period

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