RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Aemilius Buca< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Venus, the goddess of beauty and fertility standing and holding Victory and a sceptre. The legend 'BVCA' written upwards on the left, and 'L AEMILIVS' written downwards on the right, identify the moneyer. Moneyers were able to commission the designs on their coins. Usually they are self-propaganda, concerned with their own families. Coins issued during Caesar's rule, however, are generally symbolic of him. Caesar's devotion to Venus was well known. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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