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Farmers and Fortresses: How did the Roman invasion change life in Kirklees?
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Photograph of each side of two ancient Roman coins, displayed in two rows. The top row shows both sides of one coin: the obverse features a helmeted bust with the inscription "VRBS ROMA," and the reverse depicts the legendary scene of the she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus beneath two stars. The bottom row displays another coin: the obverse shows a portrait of a woman with the inscription "IVLIA DOMNA," and the reverse depicts a seated female figure holding objects, possibly a patera and sceptre. The coins appear dark with age but retain clear engravings and relief details. Add to board
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Roman Coins

Roman Coins. The nearest most Brigantian people would come to the Emperor was to see his idealised portrait on a coin. If they saw a coin of the Emperor’s wife or mothers, they would learn about fashion and hair-styles popular in Rome.

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