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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Liber

about 78 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

On the front of this coin, the god Liber is depicted facing right and wearing a crown of ivy.
On the back, the goddess Ceres is depicted holding a torch in each hand while standing in a chariot drawn by 2 dragons.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium