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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Vespasian

Roman

Date: 71
Medium: Bronze
Culture: Roman Empire
Department: Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Vespasian. The back (reverse) show the deity Pax holding a branch and cornucopiae.

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Object type: AAT300037334

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