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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Diana

about 68 BCE
Silver

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On the front (obverse) of this coin a figure faces right wearing a diadem and a drop earing, along with a bow and quiver. On the back (reverse), a boar faces right above a speared dog.

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