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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Liber

about 78 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

On the front of this coin, the god Liber is depicted facing right and wearing a crown of ivy. On the back, the goddess Ceres is depicted holding a torch in each hand while standing in a chariot drawn by 2 dragons.

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