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Roman Republican Silver Denarius, L. Thorius Balbus - C.5374
Origin: Mediterranean
Circa: 105
BC
Collection: Roman Republican Coins
Style: Denarius
Medium: Silver
$250.00
Location: United States
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Roman Republic. L. Thorius Balbus. Circa 105 B.C. AR Denarius (4.1 gm). Head of Juno of Lanuvium right, wearing goat skin, I. S. M. R. behind / Bull charging right, E above, L. THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Crawford 316/1. RSC Thoria 1. 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.
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