The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3483 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $180
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $340
L. PROCILIUS, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.59 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.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 Spink & Son with ticket. Juno Sospita is represented here in her aggressive character as protectress against the dangers of war.
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