Lot 3737
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
L. Procilius, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.76 g), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S.C. behind, rev. Juno Sospita walking to right, hurling spear and holding shield, erect serpent before, L.PROCILI/ F, behind, (S.306, Cr.379/1, Syd.771, B.Procilia 1). Surface marks, fine.
Ex D.J.Foster Collection.
Sospita is represented here in her aggressive character as protectress against the dangers of war.
- Estimate
- $60
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70