L. Papius, 79 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.78 g, 4 h), Rome. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress; behind, jug. Rev. L•PAPI Gryphon leaping to right; below, uncertain object (portable altar?). Babelon (Papia) 1, Crawford 384/1, RBW 1412 var. (differing controls). Sydenham 773. Nicely toned. Some scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.