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Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

about 90 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Apollo, laureate and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Victory stands to the right with a wreath and palm.

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