L. Papius Celsus (ca. 45 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.69 gm, 7h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, scratches, bankers mark, edge chips. Rome. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress / CELSVS•III•VIR / L•PAPIVS, she-wolf crouching right, placing stick on fire; eagle standing left to right, fanning flames with its wings. Crawford 472/1. Sydenham 964. Papia 2. Lovely dark toning throughout, with reddish hues in areas. From The Forest Wayne Collection. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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