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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

about 42 BCE, issued by P. Clodius

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the laureate head of the God Apollo, facing to the right; behind him is a lyre. The back (reverse) depicts the Goddes Diana standing, with a bow and quiver over her shoulder, holding a lighted torch in each hand.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium