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Two Roman gold Imperial aurei

Unknown artist, 1) 15–16 AD; 2) 75 AD

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent

One coin was minted in Lyon, then capital of Gaul, and the other in Rome. Both were part of a hoard which was deposited near the Roman fort at Wall, south Staffordshire, sometime after 75 AD. They are fine examples of portraiture and craftsmanship, showing clear likenesses of the Emperors represented on the obverse.

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Title of artwork, date

Two Roman gold Imperial aurei, 1) 15–16 AD; 2) 75 AD

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 1) 2 cm; 2) 1.9 cm

Grant

745

Total cost

2979

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