Dublin Core
Title
Denarius of C. Minucius Augurinus
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
On the obverse of this coin, a helmeted head of Roma is shown. On the reverse side of the coin, there is a column in-between L. Minucius Augurinus (left) and M. Minucius (right). The Minucias were a Roman family which held great political power during the early days of the Roman Republic. The column symbolizes the importance the family had in the city of Rome. Both L. Minucius Augurinus and M. Minucius are holding items used in religious ceremonies. This represents them making an offering to the column for the prosperity of Rome and their family.
Creator
C. Minucius Augurinus
Source
Crawford 242/; Sydenham 463
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2020)
Date
135 BCE
Contributor
AK, SH
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver (metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.009
Coverage
Roman Republic