Auction 1
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The Roman Imperatorial L. Plautius Plancus
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Description
Denarius. 47 BC, Rome. 3.84 g. 17.70 mm. 11h
Obv. Facing mask of Medusa with disheveled hair, coiled serpents at either side of face; L • PLAVTIV[S] below.
Rev. Victory (or winged Aurora) flying right, head slightly left, holding reins and conducting four rearing horses of the sun; PLANCVS below.
Crawford 453/1d; Sydenham 959b; B.Plautia 15b; Sear Imperators 29a; RBW -.
An appealing specimen with a light toning. Obverse a little off center, minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 33, 2006, Lot 324.