Loading
Drachm (Front)
Unknown
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus or Minos in profile, facing right. Reverse: Apollo seated on a rock, with his head facing forwards and legs bent to his right; he wears boots and a tunic to his waist, and he holds a bow and arrows. His right hand rests on his bent right knee. Beaded border.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Drachm (Front)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 3rd century B.C.
- Location Created: Gortyna, Crete
- Type: Coin
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Silver
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 75.NH.109.23
- Culture: Greek
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Seymour Weintraub
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Coins (Money)
Additional Items
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
