About this artwork
On the front of this coin the god Zeus is showned in his horned form, known as Zeus Ammon.
On the back a sulphium plant is depicted.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Greek
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Title
- Coin Depicting the God Zeus Ammon
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Place
- Shahhat (Minted in)
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Date
- 247 BCE–221 BCE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1206
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9830/manifest.json