C. Coelius Caldus AR Denarius. Rome, 51 BC. Head of Coelius Caldus to right, C•COEL•CALDVS before, [COS] below, standard inscribed HIS behind, standard in the form of a boar before / Table, inscribed L•CALDVS•VII•VR (ligate) EP•VL (ligate), with figure behind preparing epulum, IMP•A•X and trophy with Macedonian shield to right, C•CALDVS and trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt to left; CALDVS•III [VIR] in exergue. Crawford 437/2a; BMCRR Rome 3837; RSC Coelia 7; RBW 1551 (this coin). 4.07g, 18mm, 1h.

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet toning.

This coin Published in Roberto Russo 'The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins' (NAC 2013);
Ex Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's ticket included, Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 86, 8 July 2021, lot 801;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 63, 17 May 2012, lot 327;
Ex RBW collection (pre 1999);
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 6, 25 February 1993, lot 302;
Ex Nascia Kunst und Münzen, Auction 4, 23 April 1970, lot 70 (est. CHF 450).