Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Athena
Ancient Roman
-190–-36
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silvercoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgoddessesancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin depicts the goddess Athena wearing a plumed helmet.On the back, the goddess Nike advances left, presenting a wreath with fluttering ribbons and a pomegranate.
