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Denarius (Coin) Depicting a Laureate

about 100-50 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin depicts an inidentified man, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels. On the back, a soldier is shown on horseback and holding a lance.

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