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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Janus

119 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts the Head of the god Janus, wearing a crown of laurels. On the back, the goddess Roma faces left, helmeted.

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