This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features a relief sculpture of a figure wearing a toga and a laurel wreath, holding a musical instrument, possibly a lyre, and a staff. The design suggests influence from ancient Rome or Greece, with symbolic elements associated with mythology or leadership. Engraved text surrounds the figure, and there are intricate details such as wave-like patterns at the figure's feet and ornamental bushes. The coin has a bronze hue, indicating its metallic composition and potential age.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4574 × 4667 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original