Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

Ancient Italian (Marsic Confederation) →

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

87 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

Obverse: Helmeted and draped bust of Minerva to right, with aegis; crowned Victory behind
Reverse: in exergue, II - Warrior clasping hands with another warrior; part of ship to right

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