Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

about 87 BCE

Roman

On the front of this coin, the god Jupiter is depicted bearded and wearing a crown of laurels. A sceptre can be seen at his lower left.

On the back (reverse), a type of chariot called a quadriga is depicted with the winged goddess of victory flying above, holding a wreath in her hand.

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Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Jupiter
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 87 BCE
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam. 1.8 cm; 3.54 g
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.800
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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