Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Lucius Procilius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Procilius in 80 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth, holding a shield and hurling a spear. The snake at her feet relates to her cult. Behind her is the legend 'L.PROCILI / F', written downwards, referring to the moneyer.

The cult of Juno was centred at Lanuvium, suggesting that this was the origin of the moneyer. He can probably be identified with a Senator in 56 BC of this name, condemned then for misconduct. He may also be the historian Procilius.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-416-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15245
• Date: 80
  80 BC
  
• Material: Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; behind, S . C, downwards / Rev. Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield and hurling spear; snake at her feet; behind; L . PROCILI / F, downwards
  Coin Type: Crawford 379/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 10.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 379/1
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Juno Sospita
  Jupiter
  L. Procilius F (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by L. Procilius F, 80 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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