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Roman Republican Silver Denarius, L. Thorius Balbus - C.5374
Origin: Mediterranean
Circa: 105 BC
Weight: 4.1 Grams
Collection: Numismatics
Style: Roman Republican
Medium: Silver

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Location: United States
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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. - (C.5374)

 

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