★ Charming Juno Sospita reverse ★

L. Procilius, 80 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.06 g, 5 h), Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; behind, S•C. Rev. L•PROCILI / F Juno Sospita, wearing goat skin headdress, advancing right, hurling spear with her right hand and holding shield adorned with thunder­bolt with her left; to right, serpent coiled to right. Babelon (Procilia) 1. Crawford 379/1. RBW 1406. Sydenham 771. A beautifully toned example with a charming reverse. Minor corrosion, otherwise, good very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex iNumis Mail Bid Sale 17, 23 March 2012, 117 (with original ticket).