Roman Republic, Imperatorial Period, L. Papius L.f. Celsus, Silver Denarius, 45 BC, gF

ROMAN REPUBLIC, IMPERATORIAL PERIOD, L. Papius L.f. Celsus, as Triumvir Monetalis (moneyer), Silver Denarius (4.02g, 18mm), Rome mint 45 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress tied at neck. Rev. She-wolf stands right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle on the right, fanning the flames, "CELSIVS· III·VIR" above, "L· PAPIVS" in exergue. Crawford 472/1; Sydenham 964. Bankers mark over head, obverse hairlines, weak reverse strike, toned, good Fine / Fine.