Dublin Core
Title
AR Denarius of L. Lucretius Trio
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
The obverse side of this coin depicts the sun god Sol with rays emerging from their head. The reverse side shows a crescent moon surrounded by seven stars. The sight of seven stars was important to ancient people because it marked Spring planting or Autumn harvest season which symbolizes the importance of a bountiful harvest and the role of the gods in Roman life.
Creator
L. Lucretius Trio
Source
Craw 390/1
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
76 BCE
Contributor
MM
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver (metal), 1.8 cm
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.070
Coverage
Roman Empire