RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Coelius Caldus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Coelius CaldusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Coelius Caldus in 51 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 the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, identified by the legend 'C.COEL.CALDVS' in front. He was consul (as noted by the legend 'COS' below the neck) in 94 BC. Behind him the tablet is inscribed 'L.D.' (for 'Libero: Damno'). Moneyers commissioned designs, which often referred to famous ancestors or associations to favourite cults. The tablet refers to a law passed by the moneyer's ancestor in 107 BC, whereby votes should be taken by tablets in cases of high treason. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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