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                  Nice Roman Republic Papia 1 AR Denarius
                              Item #278277701
            Coins & Stamps:Coins: World:Ancient:Roman: Republic
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                                Description

     This piece was minted circa 79 BC, under the authority of the
     moneyer L. Papius. The obverse depicts the head of Juno Sopista
     facing right, wearing goat's skin, with grain ear symbol behind.
     The reverse features a gryphon prancing right, with grasshopper
     symbol below, and legend L.PAPI. in the exergue. The worship of
     Juno Sopista was introduced into Rome from Lanuvium, the
     birthplace of the Papia gens. She was the protecting genius of
     women, accompanying them through life from birth to death. The
     symbols on the obverse and reverse are related, and there are at
     least 235 known pairs. They are well executed, and cover the
     whole range of Roman life and industry, and are of great interest
     to the antiquarian. They are mostly symbolic of the various trade
     guilds, with this particular set undoubtedly relating to
     agriculture. This piece also shows a serrated edge, a device used
     to combat counterfeiting. It shows a couple of banker's marks,
     but otherwise grades a nice AVF, with clear to bold devices and
     legends all around. A very pleasing example of the type,
     catalouged as Papia 1. All coins guaranteed genuine without
     limitations. Buyer pays postage/insurance, coin shipped on
     clearance of funds. PA residents please add appropriate sales
     tax. MC/Visa accepted for orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN.
     For more ancients, please visit our WWW page at
     http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ . Thanks!

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