C. Coelius Caldus, Denarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Date51 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.2 mm (13/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.199

DescriptionRepublican; obv: Head of C. Coelius Claudius to right, Below, 'COS', To left, standard with inscription 'HIS', Border of dots, Obverse is partially off flan

rev: Figure preparing epulum at table, trophies on either side. Inscription on table 'L. CALDVS' and illegible inscription below, another illegible inscription running vertically to left, Border of dots, Reverse is partially off flan; Note: 'HIS' on obverse refers to Hispania. The illegible inscriptions probably refer to Caldus' achievements and titles.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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