L. Papius. 79 BC. AR fourrée serrate denarius imitation. 19.7 mm, 2.95 g. Ancient fake. 

Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress, cola pod behind head.
L PAPI, griffin springing right, lituus below. 

Ancient fake with obv. symbol 141 and rev. symbol 117.
Crawford 384; Sydenham 773; RSC Papia 1.

The fourrée core is apparent on the griffin's hip and breast.

With permission of Agora Auctions auction 101, lot 289, July 2021