Crawford 472/1 L.PAPIVS CELSVS IIIVIR (L. Papius Celsus) Denarius, 45 B.C. Rome

L.PAPIVS CELSVS IIIVIR (L. Papius Celsus)

Rome, 45 BC

Obverse: Head of Juno Sospita with goat fur right

Revers: shewolf left of branch on burning pile of wood, towards eagle with open wings, above CELSVS III VIR, L PAPIVS in exergue.

3,68 Gramm

The reverse refers to the founding myth of the city of Lanuvium, home of the Gens Papia and center of the cult of Juno Sospita. A fire broke out at the foundation, which was kindled by a wolf and an eagle.

Sear 461, Crawford 472/1, Albert 1456

Sammlung : Roman Republic + Imperatorial