Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Coelius Caldus

Add to album

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 reverse of the coin.

A person stands behind a table inscribed 'L.CALDVS VII.VIR.EP'. On the left is a trophy with a carnyx (Gallic war trumpet) and oval shield, and 'IMP.A.X' written downwards. On the right, is a trophy with a Macedonian shield, and the legend 'C. CALDV[S]'.

This coin portrays aspects of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake. The table refers to a law he passed in 107 BC when Tribune of the Plebs. His military victories in Gaul (where he was proclaimed Imperator) and the East are indicated by the trophies.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-190-002-029-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15313
• Date: 51
  51 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of C. Coelius Caldus (COS 94) to right; behind, standard in form of a boar; in front, standard inscribed H [IS] / Rev. Table inscribed L . CALDVS / VII . VIR . EP (VIR ligated)
  Coin Type: Crawford 437/3b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 3.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 437/3b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Coelius Caldus (Maker)
  C. Coelius Caldus (COS 94)
  
• 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. 
• Translations:
• Related Records: