RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius of Marcus Mettius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius of Marcus MettiusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Marcus Mettius in 44 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Venus, the goddess of beauty and fertility, holding Victory and a sceptre. She rests her left elbow on a shield set on globe. The legend 'M. METTIVS' written downwards to her right identifies the moneyer. This design also appears on coins minted by other moneyers in 44 BC. It is symbolic not of the individual moneyers, but of Julius Caesar whose devotion to Venus was well known. The globe symbolises the domination of Rome. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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