About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Claudius, facing right, laureate. The back (reverse) depicts a winged caduceus (a symbol of peace and concord) between four grain ears.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Egyptian
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Title
- Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius
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Place
- Egypt (Minted in)
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Date
- 41 CE–54 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Reverse: AYTO KPA
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Robert L. Grover
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Reference Number
- 1979.1057
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/142249/manifest.json