Symbols

Please |help| us convert the |Dictionary of Roman Coins| from scans to text by typing the original text here. Please add updates or make corrections to the NumisWiki text version as appropriate. Symbols, or signs, on Roman coins.-Some of these allude to the names of families; as Acisculus, on denarii of the Valeria family. Flos, an open round flower, the surname of Aquilius Florus. The Muses, as in the Pomponia family, on account of the surname MUSA. Vitulus, a calf walking, in a symbol of the Voconia family, from the surname VITULUS, &c.-The following symbols have their peculiar and appropriate signification on Roman coins, viz.:- Aplustre, a ship´s ornament, imports maritime power. Apollo´s head refers to the Apollinarian games. Bow, symbolises Apollo. Bow and club, Hercules. Bow and quiver, Diana. Buckler, round, Macedonia. Caduceus, or winged rod with serpents, is an attribute of Mercury, Felicity, and Peace. Caduceus, between two cornucopiae, signifies Abundance and Peace. Caduceus, between corn-ears, Fertility as well as Peace. Camel, symbol of Arabia. Capricorn, or sea goat, the astrological sign of Augustus´s navity. Capricorn, or sea goat, also symbol of Plently and Happiness. Ceres, the goddess, denotes Fertility, and distribution of corn. Cornucopiae, or horn of plently, Fecundity; also abundance of all things. Corn ears (spicae tritici) symbolise Egypt, Africa, Spain, and also Annona and Fertility. Crowns, of various kinds, relate to public games. Crocodile, symbol of Egypt. Crabfish (pagurus) indicates a maritime city. Chimaera belongs to Corinth. Crane (ciconia); this bird symbolises Piety, meaning affection to parents. Club (clava) attribute to Hercules. Colonist driving two oxen to plough, sign of Roman colony. Column, or pillar, denotes security. Dog, attribute of Diana Venatrix; also of the Lares. Dolphin, attribute of the Cyprian Venus; it also marks a maritime town. Eagle, the wings of, Jupiter, whose attribute it is; also a type of Eternity.

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Symbols

Please |help| us convert the |Dictionary of Roman Coins| from scans to text by typing the original text here. Please add updates or make corrections to the NumisWiki text version as appropriate. Symbols, or signs, on Roman coins.-Some of these allude to the names of families; as Acisculus, on denarii of the Valeria family. Flos, an open round flower, the surname of Aquilius Florus. The Muses, as in the Pomponia family, on account of the surname MUSA. Vitulus, a calf walking, in a symbol of the Voconia family, from the surname VITULUS, &c.-The following symbols have their peculiar and appropriate signification on Roman coins, viz.:- Aplustre, a ship´s ornament, imports maritime power. Apollo´s head refers to the Apollinarian games. Bow, symbolises Apollo. Bow and club, Hercules. Bow and quiver, Diana. Buckler, round, Macedonia. Caduceus, or winged rod with serpents, is an attribute of Mercury, Felicity, and Peace. Caduceus, between two cornucopiae, signifies Abundance and Peace. Caduceus, between corn-ears, Fertility as well as Peace. Camel, symbol of Arabia. Capricorn, or sea goat, the astrological sign of Augustus´s navity. Capricorn, or sea goat, also symbol of Plently and Happiness. Ceres, the goddess, denotes Fertility, and distribution of corn. Cornucopiae, or horn of plently, Fecundity; also abundance of all things. Corn ears (spicae tritici) symbolise Egypt, Africa, Spain, and also Annona and Fertility. Crowns, of various kinds, relate to public games. Crocodile, symbol of Egypt. Crabfish (pagurus) indicates a maritime city. Chimaera belongs to Corinth. Crane (ciconia); this bird symbolises Piety, meaning affection to parents. Club (clava) attribute to Hercules. Colonist driving two oxen to plough, sign of Roman colony. Column, or pillar, denotes security. Dog, attribute of Diana Venatrix; also of the Lares. Dolphin, attribute of the Cyprian Venus; it also marks a maritime town. Eagle, the wings of, Jupiter, whose attribute it is; also a type of Eternity.

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