Roman Republican Coin
Roman republican denarius issued by the monyer L. Procilius 80 BC. The coin depicts goddess Juno Sospita, Her cult included the annual feeding of a sacred snake with barley cakes by virgin maidens. The snake dwelt in a deep cave within the precinct of the temple, on the arx of the city: the maidens approached the lair blindfolded. The snake was supposed to feed only on the cakes offered by chaste girls. This coin is from my own collection.
Size: 3872px × 2592px
Photo credit: © Robert Kawka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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