Add to albumThis 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 on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.
The reverse depicts Juno Sospita, the goddess of women and childbirth, holding a shield and hurling a spear. The snake at her feet relates to her cult. Behind her is the legend 'L.PROCILI / F', written downwards, referring 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: 000-190-000-416-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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