M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus AR Denarius. Rome, 69 BC. Draped bust to left, wearing winged diadem; flower(?) behind / Pediment of temple with anguipede figure holding cornucopiae; M•PLAETORI on entablature; CEST•S•C• in exergue. Crawford 405/1b; BMCRR Rome 3521-3522 var. (control symbol); RSC Plaetoria 9b. 3.92g, 19mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine; area of flatness and evidence of clashed dies (the anguipede can be seen behind the bust on the obverse). Rare.
Ex Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 123, 30 May 2005, lot 320.
Price realized | 800 GBP |
Starting price | 360 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |