aic-ancient: Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma, Ancient Roman, -104, Art Institute of Chica
aic-ancient: Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma, Ancient Roman, -104, Art Institute of Chicago: Ancient and Byzantine ArtThe denarius, introduced in 211 BCE, was the principal silver coin of Rome for five hundred years. The profilehead of the goddess Roma—the personification of Rome—was the most popular image depicted on silver denarii in the second and first centuries BCE. Gift of William F. DunhamSize: Diam. 1.9 cm; 3.48 gMedium: Silverhttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/141585/ -- source link
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