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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Quirinus

60 BCE, issued by the Roman Republic, C. Memmius (moneyer)

Roman, minted in Rome

Rome

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the God Head Quirinus, bearded and facing right.

On the back (reverse), the goddess Ceres is depicted seated, facing right and holding a scepter and an ear of wheat. In the foreground, a rearing serpent is shown.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium