Roman Republic Papia 1 AR Denarius
Sold for $750
Mar-14-00
Seller CNG

     This piece was minted circa 79 BC, under the authority of the
     moneyer L. Papius. The obverse depicts the head of Juno Sopista
     facing right, wearing goat's skin, with grain ear symbol behind.
     The reverse features a gryphon prancing right, with grasshopper
     symbol below, and legend L.PAPI. in the exergue. 

RRC Symbol pair
167: corn-ear / locust

Used with permission of CNG coins, www.cngcoins.com, Jan. 2011