L. Papius Celsius. Denarius circa 45, AR 17.5mm., 3.85g. Head of Juno Sospita r. Rev. CELSVS·III·VIR Wolf r., placing stick on fire; on r., eagle fanning flames with its wings. In exergue, L·PAPIVS. Babelon Papia 2. Sydenham 964. Sear Imperators 82. RBW 1647. Crawford 472/1.
Scarce. Banker's mark on obv.; Very Fine.
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.
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