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Title
AR Denarius of Julius Caesar
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
The obverse side contains Caesar's name and shows an elephant and snake. This signifies a power struggle with Caesar and represents the religious power struggle of good and evil. The reverse shows important things such as a ritual cap, ax, and a long ladle, related to Caesar's role as Pontifex Maximus, or high priest which was Caesar's offices. These show religious influence in Caesar's life as well as portraying his relationship with the gods.
Creator
Julius Caesar
Source
[no text]
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
49-48 BCE
Contributor
MM
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver, 2.0 cm
Language
Roman
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2019. 04.003
Coverage
Roman Republic