Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 1979.429.46
People: Issued by C. Clovius, Roman
Struck for Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE)
Title: Coin of C. Clovius for Julius Caesar, Uncertain Mint
Classification: Coins
Work Type: coin
Date: c. 45 BCE
Places: Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Uncertain Mint
Period: Roman Republican period
Culture: Roman Republican
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/181100

Physical Descriptions

Medium

bronze

Metal

AE

Technique

Struck

Dimensions

13.66 g

Die Axis

1

Inscriptions and Marks

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

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number: RRC 476/1a

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year: 1979
Object Number: 1979.429.46
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Obv.: Bust of Victory r., draped; before, CAESAR.DIC.TER upwards. 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 (Medusa head), and from which hang streamers; before, snake; to l., C.CLOVI downwards; to r., PRAEF upwards. Border of dots.

Verification Level

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