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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus with Cupid

84-83 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) depicts the head of the goddess Venus, diademed and facing to the right. In front of her, Cupid stands holding a palm. On the back (reverse), a sacrificial vessel and augur's wand are depicted between two trophies.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium