Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Juno
about 87 or 83 BCE
Silver
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Juno, facing right. She is shown veiled and wearing a diadem as well as a drop style earring. A sceptre is visible to her lower left. On the back (reverse) a type of chariot called a quadriga is driven by the goddess of victory, who holds a wreath in her right hand.
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