Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the Nymph Arethusa
Ancient Greek
-413–-399
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
ChariotsGreeksilvercoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgoddessesancientmetal
About
The front of this coin depicts Arethusa, a water nymph who is often accompanied by dolphins, as she is here. On the back a four horse chariot called a Quadriga is shown advancing to the left.
