Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Satyr Silenus
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
satyrsilvercoinancient artmythological figuresancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the bearded satyr Silenus, facing right and crowned with a laurel wreath. On the back (reverse) a bearded figure faces left.
