

L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, tap. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below,water pipe ; in exergue, L. PAPI. Cr. 384/1; symbol pair 113; B. 1; Banti 1/36(deposito d'acqua/conduttura a due terminali). 3.9 g. 18 mm. Sound metal. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF/VF.