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Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

about 46 BCE

Artist:

Roman

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Minerva, facing right and wearing a feathered helmet.

On the back (reverse), the winged goddess Victory is shown riding in a type of chariot called a quadriga, holding the reins in one hand and a palm branch in the other.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Roman

Title

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

Origin

Roman Empire

Date

46 BCE

Medium

Silver

Inscriptions

Reverse: R. C. CONSIDI

Dimensions

Diam. 2 cm; 3.29 g

Credit Line

Gift of William F. Dunham

Reference Number

1920.768

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