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Quinarius (Coin) Depicting Liberty

101 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Liberty, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), a winged Victory is seated and facing to the right, holding a patera (dish) and palm.

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