Dublin Core
Title
AR Denarius of Mark Antony
Subject
money; coins (money)
Description
This coin was struck in a moving military mint by Mark Antony. He produced these coins to pay his soldiers. Since high production was required, copper was added, resulting in a low desire to save these coins. Since these coins were heavily circulated they are often found well worn. The obverse of this coin features galley (warship) which shows the military power they had. The reverse side of the coin an eagle with military standards on each side. The eagle represents strength and resilience and is often found on many modern coins.
Creator
Mark Antony, General of Rome
Source
Syd 1229; Craw 544/25
Publisher
ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, Fall 2019)
Date
31 BCE
Contributor
SB
Rights
University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)
Relation
[no text]
Format
Silver, Copper (Metal)
Language
Latin
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2012.02.121
Coverage
Roman Republic