Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Papius

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Papius in 79 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth. Behind her is a mint control-mark, possible an axe.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors. This design may indicate that the moneyer's ancestors were from Lanuvium, the cult centre of Juno.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-682-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15250
• Date: 79
  79 BC
  
• Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; fairly worn. Inscription: Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to right; behind, axe (?) / Rev. Gryphon leaping to right; hammer below; L . PAPI in exergue
  Coin Type: Crawford 384/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 384/1
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Juno Sospita
  L. Papius (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius serratus of Rome, minted by L. Papius, 79 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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