ROMAN REPUBLIC, . M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus, Rome, 67 BC. AR Denarius, 3.97g (19mm, 5h). Bust of 'Vacuna' to r., wearing a wreathed and crested helmet, bow and quiver on shoulder; cornucopiae below chin, CESTIANVS behind, S•C before / Eagle standing to r. on thunderbolt, head to l. ; M• PLAETORIVS M•F•AED•CVR around

Pedigree: Ex Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's tickets included. Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction V, 23 March 2013, lot 570. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XIII, 5 January 2010, lot 1416. From the A.K. Collection (item A154, assembled 1930s onwards), Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XII, 6 January 2009, lot 462 (part of).

References: Crawford 409/1; BMCRR Rome 3596; RSC Plaetoria

Grade: Both sides well centered and struck with very slight wear and beautiful old cabinet toning. EF+

Price: $1,750

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