Hope on the Prow of a Broken-Masted Vessel [reverse]

Antico

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the coin-like object features a nude human figure holding a trident, standing on a platform with undulating waves below. In front of the figure is a winged horse in motion, and above it, a smaller winged figure. The sculpture is dark bronze in hue, possibly made of bronze or a similar alloy. The relief sculpture is within a circular frame with text that reads "SVPER EST SPES." There is a small hole near the edge.