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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mr.MonkeySwag96, post: 8362558, member: 100951&quot;]Juno Sospita was an incarnation of Juno that was worshipped in the Latin city of Lanuvium. The epithet “Sospita” translates as “the Savior.” Juno Sospita</p><p>was usually depicted wearing a goat skin cloak and wielding a javelin and shield. She’s often associated with serpents.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://collectivecoin.imgix.net/lCSP3GCTR4Y9AQUtR2gO_4469.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Juno Sospita was a common subject on Roman Republican coinage. In fact, four of my Republican denarii depict Juno Sospita on the obverse. However, Juno Sospita was rarely featured on Imperial coinage. I believe the only Imperial coins to depict Juno Sospita are brass sestertii of Antoninus Pius, correct me if I’m wrong.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here’s my collection of Republican denarii depicting Juno Sospita:</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://collectivecoin.imgix.net/slfJDkN4TdCezdmgBf9v_8xFqCKE.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Obv: I S M R, Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin. Rev: L THORIVS / BALBVS, Bull charging right; A above. Crawford 316/1. Good VF. Flan flaw. Condition: Good very fine.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://collectivecoin.imgix.net/qJ95Oq9TKSSAXh9NFlcv_Mw2N5JbBA74yxH9QK62oiXD8M4cLzJ.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>C. 80 BC Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita wearing goat skin. Reverse: Juno Sospita in biga hurling spear. Serrated edges with a grey tone and good detail. Ref: Crawford 379/2; Procilia 2 Weight: 3.94g Size: 19mm</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://collectivecoin.imgix.net/IxEWYSQ6aU6MaUhqoVOQ_E8F6477F-B1A6-48DF-BFCE-D8B777C7347E.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>AR Serrate Denarius 18mm. 3.80g. Rome Mint Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat&#039;s skin; helmet and sword behind. Gryphon springing r., ladle(?) below; In ex.: L.PAPI RSC I Papia 1; Craw 384/1</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://collectivecoin.imgix.net/NJBhvpvQS6ReunIbjkWv_45C31EF5-69E5-410D-88E5-1C4181FD89A4.jpeg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>L. Roscius Fabatus AR Serrate Denarius. Rome, 64 BC. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress; control mark behind, L•ROSCI below Female standing right facing serpent; control symbol 106 in left field, FABATI in exergue. Crawford 412/1; RSC Roscia 3. 3.90g, 18mm, 6h.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please share your coins of Juno Sospita![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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