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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Victory

about 46 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a bust of the winged goddess Victory, facing right. On the back (reverse), Victory is shown riding in a type of chariot called a quadriga and holding a whip.

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