Religion Coin Flashcards
1
Q
the date?
(religion coin)
A
12 BC
2
Q
the type of coin? significance?
(religion coin)
A
denarius, seen by everyday people
3
Q
obverse description?
(religion coin)
A
head of augustus, curly hair, youthful,
4
Q
obverse inscription?
(religion coin)
A
CAESAR
5
Q
reverse description?
(religion coin)
A
- lituus - augur’s staff
- simpulum- ritual ladle of the pontifices
- tripod- quindecimviri
- patera- epulones, used at feasts
6
Q
reverse inscription?
(religion coin)
A
CANTISTIUS REGINUS III VIR
JUST THE NAME OF THE MINTER
7
Q
analysis?
(religion coin)
A
- religious items used in ritual
- augur’s staff- lituus- augustus was a part of that college
- youthful appearance- apollo, golden age, classical
- minted to celebrate his election as pontifex maximus
8
Q
themes?
(religion coin)
A
augustus
