The sculpture on the coin depicts a male figure in a contrapposto pose. He appears mostly nude with a draped cloth over one shoulder, holding one arm outstretched while resting the other on a short pillar entwined with a snake. The sculpture is in silver, indicative of the material of the coin. The classical features and pose are typical of ancient mythology or heroic tales. Surrounding the edge of the coin is Latin text in a circular format. The sculpture is in high relief against the flatter surface of the coin.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1816
- Medium
- lead
- Dimensions
- 3668 × 3668 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original