AR Denarius of Q. Fabius Maximus
money; coins (money)
The obverse of this coin depicts the personification of Rome through a figure wearing a helmet. This represents the wars fought by the Romans and the protection given from them for the people. On the reverse, it shows a cornucopia with wreaths around it composed of barley, wheat, and fruits. This represents the bountifulness given to the people of Rome.
Q. Fabius Maximus
Syd 478
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2019)
127 BCE
MR
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.015
Roman Republic
AR Denarius of M. Tullius
money; coins (money)
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 image of Victoria, goddess of victory, holds a sheaf of wheat in her hand, so perhaps the Republic was celebrating a victory over a difficult harvest.
M. Tullius
Syd 531, R017, Craw 280/1
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
100 BCE
MM
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.173
Roman Republic