Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

Art Institute of Chicago

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Minerva

Ancient Italian (Marsic Confederation)

Date
87 BCE
Medium
Silver
Culture
Samnium
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

Obverse: Helmeted and draped bust of Minerva to right, with aegis; crowned Victory behind Reverse: in exergue, II - Warrior clasping hands with another warrior; part of ship to right

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