RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa Caetronius< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Vibius Caii filius Caii nepos Pansa CaetroniusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Vibius Pansa Caetronius, son of Caius, grandson of Caius, in 48 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 pan called a patera and a sceptre, and identified by the legend 'IOVIS AXVR' written upwards on the left. The legend 'C.VIBIVS.C.F.C.N' written downwards on the right refers to the moneyer. This coin portrays Jupiter in his guise as Jupiter Anxurus, suggesting that the moneyer's family originated from Anxur (Terracina), a city in Latium in Italy where this cult of Jupiter was based. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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