Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus
Ancient Roman
-46–-45
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
Venussilvercoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgoddessesancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Venus, facing right wearing a diadem and a beaded necklace. Her hair is rolled at the sides. On the back (reverse), a trophy is flanked by shields and two seated captives. The female captive at left holds her head in her hands while the male captive at right has his hands tied behind his back.
