Summary
Denarius, issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 80 BC
Moneyer: L. PROCILI F (L. Procilius)
Minted in Rome
Note: this coin seems light and has reverse flaws that suggest it is silver plated
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Jupiter facing right; behind, S.C
Reverse Description
Juno Sospita advancing to right holding a shield and brandishing a spear; in front a snake; behind in two lines, L. PROCILI / F
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The reverse is believed to be a depiction of the cult statue of Juno Sospita
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
80 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.43 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 379/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 396 Pages