Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Liber | The Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
On the front of this coin, the god Liber is depicted facing right and wearing a crown of ivy.
On the back, the goddess Ceres is depicted holding a torch in each hand while standing in a chariot drawn by 2 dragons.
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Status
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Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
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Ancient Roman
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Title
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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Liber
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Origin
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Roman Empire
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Date
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78 BCE
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Medium
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Silver
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Dimensions
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Diam. 2 cm; 3.58 g
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Credit Line
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Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
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1920.811
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Extended information about this artwork
William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.