Lot 4477
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
L. Procilius, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.58 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). Beautifully toned with gold and blue highlights, well centred, nearly extremely fine with a striking portrait.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 99 (lot 3483), previously from Spink & Son, London with their ticket.
Juno Sospita is represented here in her aggressive character as protectress against the dangers of war.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260