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denarius, Roman Republic, 80 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 80 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0199

denarius, Roman Republic, 80 BCE

Date80 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.86 cm, 3.84 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the laureate head of Jupiter, looking right.  S C  is inscribed downwards, behind.
Obverse Expanded
SENATUS CONSULTO
Obverse Legend
S C
Obverse Translated
By decree of the senate
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds Juno Sospita, standing right, with a shield in her left hand and a spear, which she is throwing, in her right.  There is a snake before and L PROCILI F is inscribed downwards behind.
Reverse Expanded
LUCIUS PROCILI FILIUS
Reverse Legend
L PROCILI F
Reverse Translated
Lucius, son of Procilius
BibliographyCrawford, 379.1
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