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.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva
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Place
- Roman Empire (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 46 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Reverse: R. C. CONSIDI
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.768
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/141608/manifest.json