Coin Depicting Shields and Spears

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Date

54, Procurator: Antonius Felix (reign of Claudius)

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts shields and spears, while the back (reverse) depicts a palm tree.

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