Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Coelius Caldus

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This 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.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-744-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15312
• Date: 51
  51 BC
  
• Material: Silver; reverse slightly off-centre, with slight accretion; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of C. Coelius Caldus (COS 94) to right; behind, tablet inscribed L . D; in front, C . COEL . CALDVS, downwards; COS below neck / Rev. Head of Sol to right, w
  Coin Type: Crawford 437/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 437/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Coelius Caldus (Maker)
  C. Coelius Caldus (COS 94)
  Sol
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Coelius Caldus, 51 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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