AE Denarius of Pietas
money; coins (money)
The Obverse of this coin features a personification of Pietas as the Roman goddess of duty. In Roman religion, Pietas is the personification of a respectful and faithful attachment to gods, country, and relatives. A man who possessed pietas performed all his duties towards the deity and his fellow human beings in his full capacity and respect. The reverse of the coin illustrates "Pietas in Action" depicting one of the Catanaean brothers carrying his father from the volcanic eruption of Mount Etna.
M. Herennius
Syd 567, Craw 308/1A
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
108-107 BCE
HK, SH
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.032
Roman Republic
Didrachm of the Kingdom of Paeonia
money; coins (money)
Alexander the Great Didrachms became a staple coin of Greece, because it was commonly used for international trade. Pictured on the front is the head of Herakles, the greatest hero of the Greeks. Herakles' lion skin headpiece is symbolic of his accomplishments to become a demigod. Depicted on the reverse is a muscular Zeus seated on a throne while holding an eagle and scepter. These are symbols of Zeus ‘s power.
Alexander the Great; King of Macedonia
BMC 5-19
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
336-323 BCE
MG, SH
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Didrachm
Greek
Physical Object
2012.02.190
Greek
AR Denarius of Lucilla
money; coins (money)
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 her Empress at the age of eleven. Lucilla’s younger brother, Commodus, often behaved erratically, which concerned Lucilla when he served as emperor with their father - and Commodus had her killed over her concerns. The reverse side features Venus Victrix, holding a statue of Victory, while leaning against a shield. Venus Victrix was a powerful woman like Lucilla.
Lucilla, Empress of Rome
Sear 5492; RIC 3-786
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2021)
168 CE
NG
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Silver (metal)
Latin
Physical Object
2012.02.220
Roman Empire