

L. Papius. Denarius Serratus. Rome. 79 BC (Silver, 17.74 mm, 3.8 g). Head of Juno Sospita right; behind, control symbol (forepart of lion or wolf). Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, control symbol (forepart of bull); in exergue, L PAPI. Crawford 384/1 (symbols 64). Babelon (Papia) 1. Sydenham 773. RBW -. Glossy fields. Reverse slightly off-centre. Virtually as struck.