COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver denarius serratus, issued by L. Papius at Rome in 79 BC (Reece Period 1). The reverse type depicts a Gryphon leaping right with a control mark beneath. c.f. RRC, p 398, no 384.1, control marks pair 2.



Diameter: 18.8 mm

Thickness: 1.7 mm

Weight: 2.9 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Papius, L.
Denomination: Denarius serratus (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita right, behind amphora
Reverse: Gryphon leaping right. Below urn.
Reverse legend: [L PAPI]
Dated: -79.0 to -79.0
Weight (g): 2.9
Diameter (mm): 18.8
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Swynnerton
District: Stafford
County: Staffordshire
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-384.1