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Prison-Coin #9 => 9th of 15 coins (L. Roscius Fabatus)ROMAN REPUBLIC => L. Roscius FabatusAR (Silver) Serratus Denarius Rome Mint Struck 59 BC Diameter: 18mm Weight: 3.84 grams Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita in goat skin, L ROSCI below, Rhyton behind (couple of banker's marks) Reverse: Girl standing right feeding serpent before, symbol to left, FABATI in exergue Reference: Crawford 412/1; Syd 915; Roscia 3. Other: Nice VF+ ... Attractively toned  NOTE => this is "not" the same goat-man and snake (apparently I bought two coins with goat-men and snakes on 'em!!) Edited by stevex6
12/12/2012 7:18 pm
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The reverse depicts the scene that occurred early at Lanuvium at the festival in honor of Juno Sospita, when a virgin descended into the grotto under the temple with food for the serpent who dwelt there. If the girl was chaste, she returned safely to her home, where there was much rejoicing. |
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Reverse looks like snake man- you never cease to amaze me!
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 yah, I think that this coin is super-cool!! |
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Very nice  |
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Steve you should just change your username to Goat-Man!
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Stop showing Republican coins, it's already difficult enough for me to keep focus  |
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Very cool coin Steve!
Another nice New Purchase....
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Steve you should just change your username to Goat-Man! Ummm, or not => that's why I got booted outta here for a month (good ol' Pan, the Goat-Man!!) ... lesson learned, Dawg!!  |
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How do you decipher the reverse? Is the woman pregnant?
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The portrait reminded me of Alexander and the lion skin (as Heracles). That snake is sure something...but not recommded as a chastity test! |
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dougsmit => I figured that the girl had a basket full of mice, or eggs, or whatever a snake would like to snack upon? ...
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If the girl was chaste, she returned safely to her home, where there was much rejoicing => the rest of the girls went to the house-wrecker at Pan's place!! |
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Careful my friend, Don't get too carried away with Pan. Oh, and don't get carried away by Pan either.
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Posted 12/12/2012 7:16 pm
