Dublin Core
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