E2935-1

Counter commemorating the embarkation of Scipio for Africa, BC149, and his meeting with Hannibal; obverse Long Caption: Counter commemorating the embarkation of Scipio for Africa, BC149, and his meeting with Hannibal. Obverse: Scipio, his left arm upraised, standing on the prow of an antique galley, two priests sacrificing behind him, bidding farewell to two Romans on the shore, vessels in the distance. Reverse: Scipio armed (left) interviewing Hannibal, armed, in the presence of two civilians; cavalry on either side in the background. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0706 Artist: Jac Dassier Date: unknown Medium: bronze Size: 32 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.