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Denarius Serratus (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter

about 81 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) facing to the right. He is bearded and wears a laurel wreath in his hair. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Europa, holding her veil which floats over her head, sitting on a bull that charges to the left. Under the bull is an ivy leaf.

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