comet coin Flashcards
1
Q
what sort of coin is it
A
denarius
2
Q
when is the coin dated to
A
19-18 BC
3
Q
what is on the obverse?
A
Head of Augustus,
wearing a laurel wreath (symbol of victory and honour)
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
4
Q
what is on the reverse
A
A comet
DIVVS IVLIVS (divine Julius)
5
Q
what does this coin connect
A
connects Augustus to Caesar
6
Q
what does the coin celebrate
A
divinity of J.C and Augustus being descended from God
7
Q
why is the comet linked to Julius Caesar?
A
in 44bc a comet appeared over the commemorative games a few moths after his death
8
Q
when was Julius Caesar declared a God?
A
42 BC
9
Q
What themes does this coin link to?
A
leader- strong and honoured leader
Divi Filius- connections to the Gods and divine descent
