Nomos

Auction 14  –  17 May 2017

Nomos, Auction 14

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

We, 17.05.2017, from 1:30 PM CEST
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Description

L. Papius, 79 BC. Denarius serratus (Silver, 19mm, 3.83 g 9), Rome. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin headdress; behind, cooking pot. Rev. L. PAPI Griffin leaping to right; below, large joint of meat. Babelon (Papia) 1. Crawford 384/1 (symbol pair 12). Sydenham 773. A clear, toned example with an interesting symbol. Extremely fine.

From the Stoecklin Collection.

The coinage of L. Papius is characterized by the linked symbol pairs that appear on the obverse and reverse. This one bears a large, tall cooking vessel on the obverse and a joint of meat, perhaps a quarter of a bull, that would be cooked within it.

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Price realized 600 CHF
Starting price 360 CHF
Estimate 450 CHF
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