Drachm (Coin) Depicting the Nymph Amphitrite
Ancient Greek
-216–-203
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
archaic (greek)Greekwomansilvercoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalHeadstriking (metalworking)mythological figuresmetal
About
Obverse: Head of Amphitrite (?) right, in stephane and veil; behind, lotus-tipped sceptre and kraterReverse: Poseidon standing left, nude, resting on raised knee, right foot on Ionic column, bird on fulmen beside him
