© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius L. Papius; L•PAPI 79 BC
79 BC year| Silver | 3.72 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Griffin leaping, right. Bead and reel border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•PAPI
Interesting fact
The Denarius (L. Papius; L•PAPI) coin from Rome, minted in 79 BC, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, it showcases a portrait of a Roman citizen, L. Papius, who was a moneyer at the time. This is a rare example of a coin that highlights the image of a real person, rather than a god or symbol, making it an interesting and distinctive piece in the history of Roman coinage.
