RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Thorius Balbus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Thorius BalbusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Thorius Balbus in 105 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth, wearing a goat skin. Behind her is the inscription, written downwards, 'I. S. M. R', an abbreviation of Juno Sispes Mater Regina (Juno Sospita mother and queen). L. Thorius Balbus was born in Lanuvium where the cult of Juno was centred. Cicero describes him as a man who enjoyed every pleasure. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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