Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting a Biga of Mules
Ancient Greek Painting and Sculpture
-476–-396
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
ChariotsharesGreeksilvercoininorganic materialdonkeysancient artnonferrous metalancientmetal
About
The front of this coin depicts the figure of Victory in a type of chariot, called a biga, which is being pulled by mules. On the back a hare runs to the right.
