Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus

Art Institute of Chicago

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Venus

Roman, minted in Spain

Date
46-45 BCE
Medium
Silver
Culture
Roman Empire
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the goddess Venus, facing right wearing a diadem and a beaded necklace. Her hair is rolled at the sides. On the back (reverse), a trophy is flanked by shields and two seated captives. The female captive at left holds her head in her hands while the male captive at right has his hands tied behind his back.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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