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Title
Roman Republic L. Valerius Flaccus
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
The obverse side of the coin pictures the winged bust of Victory, possibly chosen in hopes for success in the Jugurthine War. The reverse pictures Mars, the god of war, holding a spear and a trophy next to grain. Also on the reverse is an apex, which is the headwear that Roman priests (Flamen) would wear. The minter, L. Valerius Flaccus, was also the Flamen Martialis, which meant that he was one of the three highest priests of the official state cult of Mars. Altogether, the portrayal of both Victory and Mars on a coin shows praise and prayer to the gods for their continued support against their enemies.
Creator
L. Valerius Flaccus
Source
Sydenham 565; Crawford306/1
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2020)
Date
108 BCE
Contributor
FMR, SH
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.028
Coverage
Roman Republic