About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a type of Praetorian ship, called a galley, with rowers. On the back (reverse), an eagle flies between two staffs. The Roman number “VI” (six) refers to one of the twenty-three legions that served under Mark Antony. Coins such as this denarius were used to pay his fleet.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Denarius (Coin) Depicting a Galley
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 32 BCE–31 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: ANT AVG – III VIR R P C (Antonius augur triumvir rei publicae constituendae) Reverse: LEG VI
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1238
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9913/manifest.json