About this artwork
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.
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- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 42 BCE–41 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Reverse: P CLODIVS ; on left, M F
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2 cm; 3.85 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.2756
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