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Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

about 97 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the god Apollo, facing right. On the back (reverse) Nike, the goddess of victory, is depicted inscribing a shield.

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