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A work made of silver.

Quinarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

about 90 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Apollo, laureate and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Victory stands to the right with a wreath and palm.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium