About this artwork
The front of this coin depicts the god Apollo, facing right and crowned with laurels.
On the back, a figure - likely the Etruscan god Vejovis, who was also associated with Apollo - is shown mounted on the mythical goat Amaltheus.
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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) Depicting the God Apollo
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Place
- Italy (Minted in)
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Date
- 85 BCE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: NV FONTEI C(F)
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 cm (7/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1247
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/9938/manifest.json