ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus Rome. 67 BC
ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus Rome. 67 BC
AR Denarius, 67 BC, 3.97g (19mm, 5h).
Bust of 'Vacuna' to r., wearing a wreathed and crested helmet, bow and quiver on shoulder; cornucopiae below chin, CESTIANVS behind, S•C before / Eagle standing to r. on thunderbolt, head to l. ; M• PLAETORIVS M•F•AED•CVR around
Pedigree: Ex Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's tickets included. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction V, 23 March 2013, lot 570. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XIII, 5 January 2010, lot 1416. From the A.K. Collection (item A154, assembled 1930s onwards), Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XII, 6 January 2009, lot 462 (part of).
References: Crawford 409/1; BMCRR Rome 3596; RSC Plaetoria
Grade: Both sides well centered and struck with very slight wear and beautiful old cabinet toning. EF+. (rr1242)