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Obverse: Portrait of "Virtus"; Reverse: Soldier standing holding a shield raising up a kneeling figure of Sicily. Spartacus's army collapsed when Rome began a rebellion after sustaining multiple losses against Spartacus' slave revolts. Virtus is a…

On the obverse side, it shows a figure wearing a helment and the word "VIRTVS" spelled out to the right of the figure. On the reverse side, it shows a warrior holding shield in their left hand and raising up fallen figure with right hand. The Roman…

Mark Antony and Octavian, two powerful and influential men of Rome, jointly commissioned this coin during the Republican era. The athletic, idealized portraits of both men suggest power and strength, and their faces on the obverse and reverse of the…

The obverse of this coin depicts the bust of Roman Emperor Mark Antony, while the reverse depicts the bust of Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt. These two rulers share one of the most famous love stories of all time, as once they fell in love, they soon…

Obverse: Figure of Mark Antony. Reverse: War trophy with sword and shield hanging upon it. Marc Antony was a Roman general who had solidified his reputation after a win in the last civil war which led to the downfall of the empire. Displayed on the…

A galley is depicted on the obverse along with Mark Antony's name. The reverse depicts three Roman military standards, including the famous eagle standard. The bottom of the reverse contains the lettering LEG IV. The IV legion is known to have fought…

The obverse of this coin is the head of Roma facing right, while the reverse shows Victoria driving a quadriga to the right with a sheaf of wheat in her left hand. The goddess Roma is the female personification of the city and state of Rome. The…

The Obverse of this coin features a personification of Pietas as the Roman goddess of duty. In Roman religion, Pietas is the personification of a respectful and faithful attachment to gods, country, and relatives. A man who possessed pietas performed…

○ The obverse of the coin features the faces of Janus surrounded by a dotted border. The reverse of the coin features Roma holding a scepter and trophy, and she is surrounded by carnyx and shields. These images were possibly chosen to celebrate…

This coin was minted by moneyer M. Caecillus Metellus. Depicted on the front is the head of Apollo alongside the word “Roma”. Apollo is a complex god as he is the god of many things including the sun, music, and the prophecy. He is known for his…