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As: Head of Antoninus Pius, Laureate (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The coin is circular and made of a dark brown metal. The coin has a raised edge around its circumference. The image shows a head and shoulder portrait of a man facing right; he has short curly hair, and a wreath on his head. The text on the coin appears to be raised. The coin's surface is worn and has green patches of discoloration. The coin casts a shadow to the right. The background is white and textured.

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Dimensions
750 × 642 px
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