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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter

about 87 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

On the front of this coin, the god Jupiter is depicted bearded and wearing a crown of laurels. A sceptre can be seen at his lower left.

On the back (reverse), a type of chariot called a quadriga is depicted.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium