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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma

200 or 152 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

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.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium