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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

66 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

On the front (obverse) of this coin, the god Apollo is depicted facing right. His hair is rolled at the sides and held in place by a laurel wreath.

On the back (reverse), a robed figure leans on a column while holding two flutes.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium