Coin Depicting a She-Wolf Nursing Romulus and Remus
Ancient Roman
117–192
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
wolvescoinancient artbronzemythological figuresancientroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a she-wolf, facing left, nursing the twin brothers and legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The back (reverse) shows Hector, the legendary warrior and prince of Troy who was ultimately killed by Achilles, advancing left and holding a spear and shield.
