Lot 5238
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
L. Procilius, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.94 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S.C. behind, rev. Juno Sospita walking to right, hurling spear and holding shield, erect serpent before, L.PROCIL[I]/ F, behind, (S.306, Cr.379/1, Syd.771, B.Procilia 1). Struck slightly off centre, toned, very fine - good very fine.
Ex Charles E. Weber collection and Triton VII auction, lot 1357 (part). With detailed collector’s tickets. Juno Sospita is represented here in her aggressive character as protectress against the dangers of war. The family of Procilius was evidently linked to Lanuvium where the cult of Juno Sospita thrived.
- Estimate
- $140
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70