Coin Depicting the Amazon Smyrna
Ancient Roman
175–200
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
shipsantoninecoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloygoddessesmetal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a draped bust of the Amazon Smyrna, facing left, with a bipennis (double axe) over her shoulder. On the back (reverse), is a ship prow facing to the right.
