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A work made of silver.

Denarius Serratus (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus

about 79 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the goddess Venus, facing to the right. On the back, Victory rides in a tririga (three-horse chariot).

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium