Well I have had a few days off and am back to my new purchases in 2018. The first on the list is ex SteveX6 and one that he used to rib me about knowing that it was a symbol pair that I didn't have. Every time I added a new pair he would ask "no dog-serpent example yet?" and I would smile ad wait patiently for an example to come my way. I didn't expect it to be his. Now I will smile and think of Steve whenever I look at this coin. I can only wish him well with everything that he is going through. I did raise a glass to him this Christmas. L Papius Denarius Serratus Obv:– Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin tied under chin. Behind head, coiled serpent. Rev:– Gryphon running right; in ex., L. PAPI.; in field, dog Minted in Rome from B.C. 79. Reference(s) – RSC Papia 1. RRC 384/1. RCTV 311. Symbol variety – RRC 122 Babelon 9. BMCRR unknown. CNR unknown ex SteveX6 collection 3.42g. 18.68 mm. 180 degrees. Martin
I am VERY glad you got that one Martin! I know you have a great collection of these, and this was one you had mentioned. I DID toy with it, but other coins of his took a little more precedence... Congrats! Went to the best collector for it. Only one that I have, and it is purdy basic: RR L Papius serratus 79 BCE Juno Sospita goat skin JUG Griffon Sear 311 Craw 384-1
Well done! You are off to a fast start for 2018/ almost typed 2017! I will have to wait till Heritage Signature Event on Jan. 7/8 for my first score.
I'm glad you picked it up, Martin. One of many in his collection that resulted in Steve-inspired purchases for me.
In a bid to cheer me up, husband bought me this today. The x6 Collection A menagerie of ancient animals & awesomeness Valerian II AR AntoninianusObverse : VALERIANVS CAES - Radiate and draped bust right. Reverse :IOVI CRESCENTI - Youthful Jupiter, head left, riding goat right.Date : 256-258 AD Diameter : 22.17 mm Weight : 4.17 g References : RIC 3
