Denarius of Mark Antony and Octavia
Money; coins (money)
This coin commemorates the marriage between Roman politician Mark Antony and Octavia around 39BCE. This numismatic commemoration indicates the political significance of a marriage that united Mark Antony with the family of his friend Julius Caesar and later political rival Octavian (who would later become the first Roman emperor). For more on this topic, see the exhibit "Faces of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty on this website.
Sydenham 1197
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2020)
39 BCE
MM, VR, SH
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.160
Roman Republic, Asia
AR Denarius of Julius Caesar
money; coins (money)
Julius Caesar was a Roman dictator, politician and military general who instigated the rise of the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar was one of the first to put his own image on the coins though this coin is more traditional with an image of Venus, to whom Caesar traced his lineage, showing his divine ancestry. The imaging on these coins conveyed that Caesar had power. On the reverse is a trophy (captured armor) and fearful prisoners of war.
Julius Caesar
Craw 479/1
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
49-44 BCE
DC, VR, SH
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.097
Roman Republic
AR Fourth Legion Denarius of Mark Antony
money; Coins (money)
A galley is depicted on the obverse along with Mark Antony's name. The reverse depicts three Roman military standards, including the famous eagle standard. The bottom of the reverse contains the lettering LEG IV. The IV legion is known to have fought for Antony during the Liberator's Civil war against Brutus, one of Julius Caesar's killers.
Mark Antony
Syd 1219
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
42 BCE
NG
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2002.02.119
Roman Republic