Coin (obverse), 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 'S.C'. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Jupiter, the father of the gods. Behind him is the inscription 'S.C' (for senatus consulto), indicating that this was a special coinage struck at the command of the Senate.

Most Roman Republican coins were minted by magistrates called moneyers. In exceptional cases the Senate ordered other officials to strike special issues. This is the case for this coin, as indicated by the inscription 'EX S.C.' (for ex senatus consulto).

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-677-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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