Dublin Core
Title
AR Denarius of Mn. Fonteius of Narbonese Gaul
Subject
money; Coins (money)
Description
On the obverse side, it shows heads of Dioscuri, the twin brothers Castor and, the demi-god, Pollux. In Greek Mythology, Zeus was the father of Pollux, making Pollux a demi-god, and Tyndareus, the King of Sparta, was the father of Castor making him mortal. On the reverse side. It shows a galley (a smaller row boat) with oars. This coin in particular is a Roman galley coin and they were used as propaganda for the Roman Republic to inform citizens of their rulers' travels.
Creator
Mn. Fonteius of Narbonese Gaul
Source
Syd 566a, Craw 307/1a
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)
Date
108-107 BCE
Contributor
JR
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver (metal)
Language
Latrin
Type
Physical object
Identifier
2012.02.031
Coverage
Roman Republic