M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Rome mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 555
Lot: 496. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Rome mint. Young male head (Bonus Eventus) right, with flowing hair; ladder to left / Winged caduceus. Crawford 405/5; Sydenham 807; Plaetoria 5; RBW 1453 var. (control). Toned with some iridescence and luster, faint hairlines. Good VF.

Ex Dr. Allan Smith Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 412, 17 January 2018), lot 411; purchased from Ed Waddell; Alfred Franklin Collection (Baldwin’s 99, 4 May 2016), lot 213; Spink London 158 (27 March 2002), lot 128.


Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 12:45:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.