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Roman Republic: L. Roscius Fabatus (64/59 BC). AR serratus denarius (17mm, 3.58 gm, 5h). NGC VG 4/5 - 3/5, bankers mar...
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L. Roscius Fabatus (64/59 BC). AR serratus denarius (17mm, 3.58 gm, 5h). NGC VG 4/5 - 3/5, bankers mark. Rome. L•ROSCI, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress; head of male goat right behind / FABATI, priestess standing right, feeding erect serpent; head of female goat left behind. Crawford 412/1. Babelon 36.From the Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins.
The Roman goddess, Juno, was an important figure to the Roman Republic (ca. 509 - 27 BCE) as she was considered the protector and counsellor of Rome. The Temple of Juno sits on Palatine Hill, the mythical found spot of Rome - marking her importance in the origins of the city. In the Roman Republic, Juno was often depicted as Juno Sospita which translates to "Juno the Savior." This iteration of Juno was derived from Lanuvium, a city southeast of Rome that housed the Temple of Juno Sospita. In this incarnation Juno wears a horned goatskin around her head to emphasize her warlike presence, influenced by the depiction of the Greek goddess Athena who wore the goatskin to highlight her military ability. Juno Sospita is also sometimes depicted brandishing a spear and shield to highlight the same characteristic.
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2025 September 21 The Merrill A. Gibson Collection of Ancient Coins Showcase Auction #61519 (go to Auction Home page)
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