Lucius Caesius. 112-111 BC. AR Denarius

Rome mint. Youthful, draped bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, hurling thunderbolt; ROMA monogram to right / Two Lares seated right, each holding a staff; dog standing right between them, head of Vulcan and tongs above. Crawford 298/1; Sydenham 564; Caesia 1

The gens Caesia was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome during the late Republic, and through to imperial times. The first member of this gens to achieve prominence was Marcus Caesius, praetor in 75 BC. Under the Empire, the Caesii were distinguished for their literary achievements.