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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
Collection : Roman Republic + Imperatorial