This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin is bronze-colored and features an intricate relief sculpture. The sculpture depicts a nude figure standing next to a rearing horse, holding a staff with intertwined serpents. There are inscriptions in an ancient script around the edge of the coin. The crafting of the coin emphasizes the muscular form of the figure and the dynamic posture of the horse. The coin has a textured and somewhat worn surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid 16th century
- Medium
- bronze//Cast
- Dimensions
- 3572 × 3494 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original