August 6, 2009 15:05 by
philipSince the opening of Melbourne Museum's "Day in Pompeii" exhibition, the Discovery Centre has had a Roman flavour, featuring ancient coins, gladiator helmets and books about Rome. Along with a "coin trail" in which children answer questions about gods and emperors, there's an activity table set up for coin-rubbing at which the profiles of Claudius, Nero, Trajan and Caracalla emerge beneath the crayons of visitors of all ages (but mainly the young):
Photo: Philip Thiel Source: Museum Victoria
This fun activity has proven so tempting that some of our own staff-members have been spotted having a rub - in disguise...
Photo: Philip Thiel Source: Museum Victoria
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