★ Amazing Cr. 405/3b ★

M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, hair in a net and decorated with poppy-heads; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Winged caduceus; on left, CEST·EX·S·C; on right, M·PLAETORI. Cr. 405/3b; B. (Plaetoria) 6. AR. 3.90 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example of an issue among the most beautiful of the Roman Republican silver series. Sharply srtuck, perfectly centred and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF.