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A work made of silver.

Denarius Serratus (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter

about 81 BCE

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of the god Jupiter (Greek Zeus) facing to the right. He is bearded and wears a laurel wreath in his hair. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Europa, holding her veil which floats over her head, sitting on a bull that charges to the left. Under the bull is an ivy leaf.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium