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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter

about 87 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

On the front of this coin, the god Jupiter is depicted bearded and wearing a crown of laurels. A sceptre can be seen at his lower left. On the back (reverse), a type of chariot called a quadriga is depicted.

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