Denarius of M. Caecillus Metellus

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Title

Denarius of M. Caecillus Metellus

Subject

money; coins (money)

Description

This coin was minted by moneyer M. Caecillus Metellus. Depicted on the front is the head of Apollo alongside the word “Roma”. Apollo is a complex god as he is the god of many things including the sun, music, and the prophecy. He is known for his charming looks and youthfulness. The back shows a Macedonian shield surrounded by inscription.

Creator

M. Caecillus Metellus; moneyer

Source

Syd 719

Publisher

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)

Date

82-80 BCE

Contributor

MG

Rights

University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)

Relation

[no text]

Format

Denarius

Language

Latin

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

2012.02.057

Coverage

Roman Republic