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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla

213-217

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Antoninus Pius, laureate and facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Venus standing to the left, holding victory and spear.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium