L. Papius, Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC
AR (g 3,80; mm 20; h 6)
Head of Juno Sospita r.; behind, control symbol, Rv. Gryphon leaping r.; below, control symbol; in ex. L PAPI. Crawford 384/1 (s. 144); Papia 1; Sydenham 773.
An amazing coin, well struck on a full flan. Lustrous, high relief: a full fdc.