L. Papius Celsius AR Denarius. Rome, 45 BC. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress tied at neck; all within border of dots / She-wolf standing right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle standing left, fanning the flames; CELSVS•III•VIR above, L•PAPIVS in exergue. Crawford 472/1; CRI 82; Sydenham 964; Kestner 3649-50; BMCRR Rome 4018-22; Papia 2. 3.93g, 19mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine. Lustrous metal, lightly toned, with hints of gold iridescence.