Lot 3703
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
L. Papius, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.95 g), obv. Juno Sospita head to right, wearing goat's skin, symbol behind (cooking pot), rev. Gryphon prancing to right, pot hooks on ring below, L PAPI in exergue, (S.311, Cr.384/1, Syd.773, RSC Papia 1). Toned, serrated edge, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Seaby September 1979, ex Olroyd bequest to BM 1946.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $380