Ryan Grunseich Latin
Final Project 6/6/09

Emperor: Marcus Licinius Crassus 115 B.C. -53B.C.
Obverse depiction: The head of Licinius wearing a crown. He is facing right.
Reverse depiction: Jupiter standing with a staff in one hand and a small figure in the other. There is a bird on the ground to the left.
Weight: 2.84g
Diameter: 2cm
Metal: Bronze
Mint: Thessalonica


Marcus Licinius Crassus:
Licinius was born in Upper Moesia in about 250 AD, the son of a peasant. He rose through the ranks of the military and became the friend of Galerius. He defeated Spartacus in 71 BC, though Pompey claimed credit for the victory. Crassus joined Caesar and Pompey in the First Triumvirate in 60 BC. In 55 BC, he was made consul and given a special command in Syria, where he hoped to regain a military reputation equal to that of his allies by a victory over the Parthians. After some successes, he was defeated and killed.

Photo:

Ms. Flood I am just going to email you the photo.