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The obverse side of this coin depicts the sun god Sol with rays emerging from their head. The reverse side shows a crescent moon surrounded by seven stars. The sight of seven stars was important to ancient people because it marked Spring planting or…

The obverse side shows Juno Sospita. She is the daughter of Saturn and is one of the first three original Gods of Rome. The reverse side shows a she-wolf from the famous tale of Romulus and Remus and an eagle. Trojan exiles noticed a fire in the…

The obverse side features the face of Medusa, considered an image of power and protection because she could turn enemies to stone. The reverse features the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, leading the four horses of the sun while holding a palm branch.…

This silver coin features an image of Augusta Lucilla, daughter of former Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and granddaughter of Antoninus Pius, both among the "Five Good Emperors." Lucilla was a child bride to her father’s co-ruler, Lucius Verus, making…

The obverse side of the coin shows the heroic bust of Vejovis, a malicious Roman diety. He is portrayed as looking over his shoulder while holding three arrows. The reverse side of the coin shows two Lares praestites, similar to Roman deities, but…

The obverse of this coin is the head of Roma facing right, while the reverse shows Victoria driving a quadriga to the right with a sheaf of wheat in her left hand. The goddess Roma is the female personification of the city and state of Rome. The…

Emperor, stoic philosopher, and author of The Meditations, Marcus Aurelius was the last of Rome's Five Good Emperors. “You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” His teachings, such as this,…

Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher as well as ruler of the Roman empire from 161 CE-180 CE. His portrait represents his power as the last of the "Five Good Emperors" and his continued building of a prosperous empire. On the reverse side of the coin, …

Obverse: Figure of Mark Antony. Reverse: War trophy with sword and shield hanging upon it. Marc Antony was a Roman general who had solidified his reputation after a win in the last civil war which led to the downfall of the empire. Displayed on the…

This coin was struck in a moving military mint by Mark Antony. He produced these coins to pay his soldiers. Since high production was required, copper was added, resulting in a low desire to save these coins. Since these coins were heavily circulated…