Roman Silver & Bronze
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Lot 2088 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $350
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SOLD $380
REPUBLIC, M. Plaetorius M.f.Cestianus, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, obv. turreted bust of Cybele draped to right, forepart of lion behind shoulder, globe under chin, CESTIANVS, behind, rev. M. PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S.C., curule chair, palm leaf behind, (S.-, Cr. 409/2, Syd. 808). Slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise brilliant, good extremely fine and rare thus.
This refers to the celebration of the Ludi Megalesiaci, in honour of Cybele, which were under the control of the curule aediles.
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