Roman Republic, L. Papius, serrate denarius, 79 B.C., mint of Rome

Obv. head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress, behind her, control mark: a branch.

Rev. griffin running right, below forelegs, control mark: prow left; L·PAPI in ex.

Silver, 4.0 g, 18.7 mm. Crawford 384/1; Sydenham 773; Papia 1.

Grade: XF, lustre and aurous patina, adjustment mark on Rev. Very attractive specimen.