Ancient Roman

Denarius Serratus (Coin) Depicting the God Vulcan

105 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts the head of Vulcan, god of fire, facing right. On the back and eagle is shown standing on a fulmen.

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