Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo
Ancient Roman
-42–-41
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
coingods (deities)ancient artroman (ancient, style or period)
About
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.
