As (Coin) Depicting the God Janus
Ancient Roman
-225–-217
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
republic periodcoingods (deities)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a bearded, Janiform head. On the back (reverse), the prow of a ship is shown.
