Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Procilius

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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: 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
  Coin Type: Crawford 379/2
  Coin, denarius / serratus
  
• 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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