Obverse: Head of Juno of Lanuvium right,
wearing goat skin, I. S. M. R. behind
Reverse: Bull charging right, E above, L. THORIVS
below, BALBVS in exergue
The legend on the obverse stands for Iuno Sispes
Mater Regina, indicating that Juno was
worshipped in the city of Lanuvium as the
protectress of women. This manifestation of
Juno, also known as Juno Sospita, is frequently
depicted as wearing a goat skin on her head.
This obverse type is seen on the issues of a few
other moneyers as well. The charging bull on the
reverse may be a reference to a modification of
the moneyer’s name.
Crawford 316/1. RSC Thoria 1.
