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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Aurelian

A work made of billon.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of billon.

Date:

270

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Aurelian

Place

Alexandria (Minted in)

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270 CE

Medium

Billon

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1920.2815

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