Didrachm coin depicting Mars in a Corinthian style helmet - 925.2.92_1_3k

925.2.92_1_3k

Didrachm coin depicting Mars in a Corinthian style helmet

Medium:Struck silver
Geography: Attributed mint of Metapontum (modern Metaponto), Italy
Date: about 280 BC
Period: Roman Republican period
Dimensions:
19.4 mm, 7.37 g
Object number: 925.2.92
Not on view
DescriptionOn the obverse Mars is shown bearded and facing to the left wearing a Corinthian helmet. Behind his head to the right is a spray of three oak leaves. The reverse of the didrachm has the head of a horse facing to the right. A head of wheat is shown to the left side at the base of the horse's neck.
Cataloguer: Alison Harle Easson (ROM Staff, 1962-2004)
Collection:
Roman World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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