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Medallions with designs similar to coins could be worn as a symbol of allegiance, or given as prestigious gifts. They were specifically to be attractive, as display or presentation pieces. Both of these medallions depict the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre) of Rome.
Upper image: Sestertius coin of the Roman Emperor Titus, circa 80-81 CE.
Lower Image: Medallion of the Roman Emperor Gordian III, circa 238-244 CE.
From Rome, Italy. (The British Museum, London).
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 17). Coin Medallions Featuring the Colosseum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/5943/
Amin, Osama S. M. "Coin Medallions Featuring the Colosseum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 17, 2016. https://www.ancient.eu/image/5943/.
Amin, Osama S. M. "Coin Medallions Featuring the Colosseum." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Oct 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.
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