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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Procilius

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Procilius.
000-100-065-678-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Procilius

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Procilius in 80 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend 'S.C'. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth. Behind her is the inscription 'S.C' (for senatus consulto), indicating that this was a special coinage struck at the command of the Senate.

From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. This moneyer struck one type of coins without serrated edges and this one with them.


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Online ID: 000-100-065-678-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15246
Date: 80
80 BC
Material: Silver; serrated edge; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to right; behind, S . C, downwards / Rev. Juno Sospita in biga to right, holding shield and hurling spear; snake below; L . PROCILI . F in exergue
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 11.0
What: Coin Type: Crawford 379/2
Coin, denarius / serratus
Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
Who: Juno Sospita
L. Procilius F (Maker)
Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
Event:
Description: Silver denarius serratus 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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