RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Mussidius Titi filius Longus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Mussidius Titi filius LongusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Mussidius Longus, son of Titus, in 42 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 the shrine of Venus, the goddess of beauty and fertility, in her guise as Venus Cloacina (identified by the legend 'CLOACIN' on the shrine). The legend 'L.MVSSIDIVS.LONGVS' refers to the moneyer, about whom nothing else is known. The cult of Venus Cloacina was concerned with Venus as the Purifier. It may also have had associations with civil peace, which would have been a topical symbol in this year, anticipating more settled times after the turmoil following Caesar's death. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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