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Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, 67 B.C.

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Obverse: CESTIANVS - Bust r., draped and with attributes of Isis (sistrum - in front), Minerva (helmet with plume), Apollo (Apollo's typical curled hair), Diana (the quiver over her shoulder) and Victory (wreath over the helmet); S.C downwards before; X under chin; bead and reel border. (Full View)Reverse: M.PLAETORIVS.AEO.CVR.EX.S.C - Eagle clutching thunderbolt in his talons; bead and reel border (Full View)
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Descriptive Information

  • moneyer: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus
  • Date: 67 B.C.
  • Denomination: denarius
  • Material: silver
  • Department: Roman
  • Script: Latin

Mint

  • City: Rome
  • Region: Lazio
  • State: Italy

Bibliography

RRC 409.1.
BMCRR Rome 3596.

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