This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin displays intricate designs and inscriptions. The relief features a figure standing beside a structure on the left and a pedestal or altar on the right. The figure is dressed in classical or ancient attire, pointing upwards with one hand raised and resting the other on the pedestal. The structure on the left has a frontal face at the top and what appears to be a door below it. The border of the coin is decorated with a beaded pattern, and there are Latin inscriptions around the edge, including words like "PORTA," "FIDES," "PUBLICA," and "CONSECRATIO." The coin has a rich patina, indicating its age and historical significance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 3797 × 3797 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original