Denarius of C. Publicius Metellus
money, coins (money)
Apollo the god of the sun, music and medicine is pictured on the obverse. This could represent the Romans feeling that they had superior skills in medicine and music. On the reverse, a Roman soldier is seated on a pile of shields holding a sword with a spear in his hand crowned from behind by Victory with the word “Roma” printed underneath her. This represents a personification of Rome's military victory.
C. Publicius Metellus
Syd 614, Craw 335/2
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
96 BCE
NF
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.024
Roman Empire
Denarius of M. Caecillus Metellus
money; coins (money)
This coin was minted by moneyer M. Caecillus Metellus. Depicted on the front is the head of Apollo alongside the word “Roma”. Apollo is a complex god as he is the god of many things including the sun, music, and the prophecy. He is known for his charming looks and youthfulness. The back shows a Macedonian shield surrounded by inscription.
M. Caecillus Metellus; moneyer
Syd 719
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
82-80 BCE
MG
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Denarius
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.057
Roman Republic