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Numismatic Auction 60 9 August 2016
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L. Roscius Fabatus. 59 B.C. AR serrate denarius (17.5 mm, 3.65 g, 8 h). Rome mint. L·ROSCI, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin, symbol behind / FABATI, female standing right feeding serpent, symbol behind. Crawford 412/1; Sydenham 915; RSC Roscia 3. Toned Fine, porous, banker's mark.
Ex D. Thomas collection.
The reverse design refers to an annual ritual that took place at the temple of Juno Sospita in Lanuvium in which a virgin descended into the temple to feed a serpent.
Ex D. Thomas collection.
The reverse design refers to an annual ritual that took place at the temple of Juno Sospita in Lanuvium in which a virgin descended into the temple to feed a serpent.