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The Roman Republic M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus

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Estimated price 500 CHF
Result 550 CHF

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Description

Denarius. 69 BC, Rome. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. 5h
Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; crescent behind.
Rev. Winged caduceus; M•PLAETORI to left, CEST•EX•S•C to right.
Crawford 405/5; Sydenham 807; RSC Plaetoria 5; RBW 1453.
A nice example with a portrait of lovely style. Lightly toned with attractive golden-orange surfaces. Well struck on an exceptionally large flan. Minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise good VF.
Ex NAC Auction P, 2005, Lot 1752.