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.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Liber

Origin

Roman Empire

Date

78 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam. 2 cm; 3.58 g

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

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.

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