janiform

janiform
Resembling the god Janus, having two faces looking in opposite directions.

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  • janiform — ˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: Janus + English iform : having a face on each of two sides a coin bearing a janiform head * * * /jan euh fawrm /, adj. Janus faced. [1805 15; JAN(US) + I + FORM] * * * Jānˈian or …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Quadrigatus — The quadrigatus was a medium sized silver coin produced by the Roman Republic during the 3rd century BC. The obverse featured a young janiform bust and the reverse featured Victory driving a quadriga, giving the coin its name, with the… …   Wikipedia

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