Head of Dea Roma, protective deity of Rome

Silver

109-108 BCE

Italy

CSMVS

Details

Culture/Civilisation

Ancient Rome

Theme

Later Civilisations of Land and Sea

Subtheme

The Mediterranean

Case Title

The Mediterranean World

Display Location

Coomaraswamy Hall

Findspot

Rome, Italy

Measurements

Diameter. 18mm Weight. 3.87gm

Accession Number

26886

Description

Like Indian cities, Rome was protected by its own goddess: Dea Roma, who later represented the entire Roman Empire.

 

Curators Comments

Obv: Helmeted bust of Roma right; X below chin; ROMA behind

Rev: Victory in galloping biga (two-horse chariot) to right, holding reins and wreath; L. FLAMINI /CILO below