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Silver coin with a face in profile on one side, a figure riding a chariot pulled by four horses on the reverse.
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Italy / 90 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

Look closely at Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo. Silver coin with a face in profile on one side, a figure riding a chariot pulled by four horses on the reverse.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

A coin passes through hands. What can its portrait tell us, and what remains unknowable? The Art Institute dates Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo to 90 BCE.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Roman, minted in Rome made this coin. The museum dates it 90 BCE.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoDenarius (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo

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