AR Denarius of Lucius Caesius

AR Denarius of Lucius Caesius

money; coins (money)

The obverse side of the coin shows the heroic bust of Vejovis, a malicious Roman diety. He is portrayed as looking over his shoulder while holding three arrows. The reverse side of the coin shows two Lares praestites, similar to Roman deities, but are meant to guard the city or household. The depiction is meant to symbolize protection. They are shown sitting down with scepters and a dog, or possibly She-Wolf, is seated between them. The right side shows the monogram LA and the left shows RE. Under the two Lares, the monogram L CAESI is seen.

Lucius Caesius

Sydenham 564; Crawford 298/1

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2020)

112 BCE

LJW, SH

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

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Silver (metal)

Latin

Physical Object

2012.02.020

Roman Republic