Triton XV, Lot: 1472. Estimate $750. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Papius. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 4.00 g, 1h). Rome mint. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; amphora behind / Griffin springing right; hydria below; L • PAPI in exergue. Crawford 384/1 (symbols 2); Sydenham 773; Kestner 3236-48 (symbols unlisted); BMCRR Rome 2978; Papia 1. Superb EF, lightly toned. Bold strike on both sides. An exceptional example.