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Denarius Papia: Lucius Papius Celsus; TRIVMPVS / L•PAPIVS CELSVS•III•VIR 45 BC
45 BC year| Silver | 3.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66884 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle standing left, fanning flames with wings; in exergue and above, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•PAPIVS
CELSVS•III•VIR
Translation: Lucius Papius Celsus Triumvir (Lucius Papius Celsus, [Monetary] Triumvirate)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Papia was a plebeian family of consular rank, and originally belonging to Lanuvium. The Papii were tribunes of the people, who passed the laws named Papiae respecting vestals and strangers.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Lucius Papius Celsus on one side and a triumphal arch on the other. This design was only used for a short period of time, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-45) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Papia: Lucius Papius Celsus; TRIVMPVS / L•PAPIVS CELSVS•III•VIR) (45 BC) coin.
