Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Genius Populi Romani

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

about 55 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of William F. Dunham

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the Genius Populi Romani, facing right and holding a sceptre.

On the back (reverse), an eagle stands on a thunderbolt, shown between a sacrificial vessel and an augur's wand.

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