7 bronze coins: 2 Roman, (circa 117-161?) and 5 Oriental (one Armenian 1185-1218, and four Mesapotamian, 1185-1239). The Mespotamian ones are distinctive because they have used portraits and designs from ancient Classical prototypes.
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Title of artwork, date
Collection of Bronze Coins, 117–1239
Date supported
1950
Medium and material
Bronze
Gifted by
A J Hugh Smith
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