About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays Scipio Africanus (the elder), with a trident preserved at left.
On the back the god Jupiter stands between between the goddesses Juno and Pallas. Below them is preserved the inscription ROMA with an eagle.
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Currently Off View
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Depicting Scipio Africanus
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 112 BCE–111 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: C N (BLA) SIO CN F Reverse: ROMA "Rome"
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Dimensions
- Diam. 1.9 cm; 3.70 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
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Reference Number
- 1922.4847a
Extended information about this artwork
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