L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. D/ Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, hook. Bead-and-reel border. R/ Gryphon leaping right; below, mask; in exergue, L. PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (control marks 69). B.1; Banti 1/99. AR. g. 3.75 mm. 20.00 Great metal and broad flan. Perfectly centred, lustrous and lightly toned. Minor area of flatness on reverse, otherwise EF/About EF.
A spectacular reverse symbol.