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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Diana

about 68 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Diana as a huntress, facing right with a bow and quiver on her shoulders.
On the back (reverse), the mythical Caledonian boar is shown being pierced by an arrow and attacked by a dog.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium