Coin Depicting the Nymph Parthenope

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

late 5th-4th century BCE

Roman; Campania, minted in Neapolis

The front (obverse) of this coin shows the head of the nymph Parthenope, facing to the right, with a wide head band and hair tucked up. The back (reverse) depicts a man-headed bull walking to the right, crowned by goddess Nike flying overhead.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture: Ancient Roman
Title: Coin Depicting the Nymph Parthenope
Place: Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.2729
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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