RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Aemilius Buca< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Aemilius BucaThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Aemilius Buca in 44 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Venus, the goddess of beauty and fertility, wearing a diadem. The legend 'L.BVCA' written downwards behind her refers to the moneyer. He was probably a relation of the general and dictator Sulla who is portrayed on the reverse. Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors, or around this time, to Caesar. Venus was venerated by Caesar, but also by Sulla. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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