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
AE Quadrans (264 D)
money; coins (money)
The obverse side of the coin features a depiction of the head of Herakles wearing a lion’s skin headdress. Legend claims that Herakles with the help of his Heraklean supernatural powers strangled the vicious Nemean lion with his bare hands to save the inhabitants of Nemea, Greece. The reverse side of the coin features the prow of a galley or boat, which was a sign of dominance over the sea in terms of trade, pirates, and war. Both the obverse and reverse sides of the coin work together to prove the Roman Republic’s success in warfare and military power as it relates to the Gods.
Rome
Craw 196/4
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
169-158 BCE
Tatum Whiteford
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
silver (metal)
Physical Object
2019.02.145
Rome, Roman Republic