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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Juno

about 87 or 83 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Juno, facing right. She is shown veiled and wearing a diadem as well as a drop style earring. A sceptre is visible to her lower left.

On the back (reverse) a type of chariot called a quadriga is driven by the goddess of victory, who holds a wreath in her right hand.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium