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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma

200 or 152 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Roma, facing right and wearing a winged helmet surmounted by eagle's head. On the back (reverse), the goddess of victory is depicted driving a type of chariot called a biga, while holding a whip in her hand.

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