Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2008.115.143
People: Issued by C. Clovius, Roman
Struck for C. Julius Caesar, Roman (r. 59-44 BCE)
Title: Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: 45 BCE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Uncertain Mint
Period: Roman Republican period
Culture: Roman Republican
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/185933

Physical Descriptions

Medium

bronze

Metal

AE

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

13.28 g

Die Axis

12

Inscriptions and Marks

Obverse Inscription: Before, CAESAR.DIC.TER
Reverse Inscription: To l., C.CLOVI downwards; to r., PRAEF upwards

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RRC 476/1b

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University
Accession Year: 2008
Object Number: 2008.115.143
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Draped bust of Victory r.; before, CAESAR.DIC.TE[R]. Border of dots.
Rev.: Minerva standing l., holding trophy over shoulder with r. hand and with l. hand holding spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion, and from which hang streamers; before, snake; to l., C.CLOVI; to r., PRAEF. Border of dots.

Verification Level

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