Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Caesius (or Caesilius)

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Caesius (or Caesilius) in either 112 or 111 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 Lares Praestites with a dog between them, an interpretation confirmed by the monograms on either side. Above is the bust of Vulcan, the god of fire, with tongs over his shoulder. Below is the name of the moneyer.

The Lares Praestites were the protecting spirits of the city. The temple in Rome contained two images, probably for Romulus and Remus, the twin founders of Rome. The reasons behind the portrayal of Vulcan are not obvious.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-381-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15129
• Date: 112 - 111
  112 or 111 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; gouge-mark below nose on obverse; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Apollo, seen from behind, head turned to left, holding thunderbolt; on right, AP monogram / Rev. Lares Praestites seated facing, with dog betwe
  Coin Type: Crawford 298/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 x 19.50 mm D / Die Axis: 9.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 298/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Apollo
  L. Caesius (or Caesilius) (Maker)
  Lares Praestites
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, struck by L. Caesius (or Caesilius), 112 - 111 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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