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Coin (reverse), Denarius serratus, of Lucius Procilius Filius

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' on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth, in a vehicle called a biga. She is holding a shield and hurling a spear. The snake below is symbolic of her cult. The legend 'L.PROCILI.F' refers to the moneyer.

The cult of Juno was centred at Lanuvium, suggesting that this was the origin of the moneyer. He can probably be identified with a Senator in 56 BC of this name, condemned then for misconduct. He may also be the historian Procilius.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-417-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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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