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AR Denarius of A. Manlius Q.F. Sorgianus

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The obverse side of the coin features either an abstract personification of Rome itself or a reference to Minerva the Roman goddess of wisdom, medicine, commerce, the fine arts, and later, war.

The reverse side features a rare frontal view of either Sol Invictus or Jupiter wearing a crown and standing in attendance with their chariot drawn by four horses abreast.

Both the obverse and reverse sides of the coin work together to prove Rome's military might on horseback which is supported by the gods.

Bibliography:

Rousseau, Vanessa. 2019. Personal Communication with Vanessa Rousseau About AR Danarius of A. Manlius Q.F. Sorgianus as it Pertains to Rome, Minerva, and Jupiter, edited by Tatum Whiteford.

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AR Denarius of A. Manlius Q.F. Sorgianus