Denarius (Coin) Depicting Scipio Africanus
Ancient Roman
-112–-111
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
republic periodsilverportraitcoininorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays Scipio Africanus (the elder), with a trident preserved at left. On the back the god Jupiter stands between between the goddesses Juno and Pallas. Below them is preserved the inscription ROMA with an eagle.
