Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5261 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $150
M. PLAETORIUS M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.93 grams), obv. composite deity wearing wreath, bow and quiver over shoulder, [cornucopiae] under chin, CESTIANVS behind, [S C] before, rev. M. PLAETORIVS M F AED CVR, eagle standing on thunderbolt, (S.349, Cr.409/1, Syd.809, RSC Plaetoria 4). Off centred on obverse, golden red patina on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Raoul Phillips Collection and Romanorvm February 17, 2003 with ticket.
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