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Rustic capitals

Scope note

A majuscule book hand developed in the 1st century CE, having condensed letters with pronounced shading and prominent serifs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000196122

Equivalent Terms used

rustic capital

Created

13yrs ago

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