Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Roma
Ancient Roman
-152
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
Chariotssilvercoinancient artmythological figuresancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Roma, facing right and wearing a winged helmet surmounted by eagle's head. On the back (reverse), the goddess of victory is depicted driving a type of chariot called a biga, while holding a whip in her hand.
