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Coin Depicting the God Apollo

after 250 BCE
Bronze

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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. On the back, a charging bull is shown.

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