About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts Bonus Eventus, the divine personification of good outcomes, facing right and wearing a diadem.
On the back (reverse) the Puteal Scribonianum, a buidling which stood in the Roman Forum, is decorated with a garland and two lyres.
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- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Depicting Bonus Eventus
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 62 BCE–54 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: BON EVENT / LIBO Reverse: PVTEAL / SCRIBON
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Dimensions
- Diam. 2.1 cm; 3.73 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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Reference Number
- 1920.804
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