Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. L. Papius Celsus. 45 B.C. AR denarius. 4 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress tied at neck / She-wolf standing right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle standing left, fanning the flames; CELSVS•III•VIR above, L•PAPIVS in exergue. CRI 82. Crawford 472/1. Sydenham 964. RSC Papia 2. RBW 1647. Very Fine; perfectly centered on a full flan, with entire design clear; fresh metal, attractively toned with blue iridescence; two bankers' marks on obverse; very good style. Fine example of this fascinating issue.