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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

about 46 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Minerva, facing right and wearing a feathered helmet.

On the back (reverse), the winged goddess Victory is shown riding in a type of chariot called a quadriga, holding the reins in one hand and a palm branch in the other.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium