About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Liberty, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), a winged Victory is seated and facing to the right, holding a patera (dish) and palm.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Quinarius (Coin) Depicting Liberty
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 89 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: [R]OMA M CATO Reverse: VICTRIX
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.797
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141637/manifest.json