Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo
85 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 of this coin depicts the god Apollo, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels with a thunderbolt shown below. On the back, Apollo is depicted riding a goat. A decorative laurel wreath surrounds the scene.
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