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Roman Denarius BC - Currency Numismatics,
The worship of Juno Sopista was introduced into Rome from Lanuvium, the birthplace of the Papia gens.
She was the protecting genius of women, accompanying them through life from birth to death.
The symbols on the obverse and reverse are related, and there are at least 235 known pairs. They are well executed, and cover the whole range of Roman life and industry, and are of great interest to the antiquarian. They are mostly symbolic of the various trade guilds, with this particular set undoubtedly relating to agriculture.
This piece also shows a serrated edge, a device used to combat counterfeiting.
State: Roman Repulic - Mint: Moneyer: L.Papius Denarius - Issue Date: 79 B.C.
Metal: Silver - Diameter (mm): Approx 18mm
Obverse Description: Head of Juno Sospita, right, wearing goat’s skin headdress, Crab behind.
Reverse Description: Gryphon dancing right, Fish below, L PAPI in ex.
She was the protecting genius of women, accompanying them through life from birth to death.
The symbols on the obverse and reverse are related, and there are at least 235 known pairs. They are well executed, and cover the whole range of Roman life and industry, and are of great interest to the antiquarian. They are mostly symbolic of the various trade guilds, with this particular set undoubtedly relating to agriculture.
This piece also shows a serrated edge, a device used to combat counterfeiting.
State: Roman Repulic - Mint: Moneyer: L.Papius Denarius - Issue Date: 79 B.C.
Metal: Silver - Diameter (mm): Approx 18mm
Obverse Description: Head of Juno Sospita, right, wearing goat’s skin headdress, Crab behind.
Reverse Description: Gryphon dancing right, Fish below, L PAPI in ex.
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