Coin Depicting the God Zeus and Consort (?)
about 137-127 BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diam.: 1.6 cm (11/16 in.)
Classification
coin
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
10417
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin shows two heads in profile, one is the God Zeus while the other is unidentified. On the back (reverse) the prow of a ship is shown sailing left.
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...