About this artwork
The front of this coin portrays the Roman politician and general Mark Antony, facing right.
On the back, a bust of the sun god Sol is depicted inside a temple.
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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) Portraying Mark Antony
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Place
- Italy (Minted in)
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Date
- 42 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: M AND (ONI) IMP Reverse: III VIR (R C P)
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1237
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9911/manifest.json