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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

about 67 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the god Apollo, facing right and wearing a laurel wreath in his hair. On the back (reverse) a figure on horseback holds a palm leaf.

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