RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Caeclius Metellus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Caeclius MetellusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Caeclius Metellus in 125 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 Jupiter, the father of the gods, holding a thunderbolt, in a vehicle called a biga drawn by two elephants. Above him Victory is flying, holding a wreath. The inscription below reads ' [C .] METELLVS' (the letters ME are joined). The reverse design refers to the victory of the moneyer's ancestor Lucius Caecilius Metellus over the Carthaginians at Panormus in 250 BC. After his victory, he captured the enemy's elephants and exhibited them at Rome. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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