minted in Rome
This silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Cassius Longinus in 55 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 an eagle with its wings spread standing on a thunderbolt. The staff (lituus) and jug are both symbols of Augurship, a priestly post with associated judicial functions. The legend 'Q.CASSIVS' refers to the moneyer.
The exact symbolism behind the elements of this coin are not entirely clear, but as a whole they relate to the concept of 'imperium', the authority of government.
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