Denarius Plaetoria: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, M•PLAETORI CEST•EX•S•C

€66,874.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year69 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#405/4, CRR#803-804, RSC#7, RCV I#343, RBW#1451
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Proserpina right, hair decorated with poppy-heads; behind, control-symbol. Border of dots. Anepigraphic.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionJug and lighted torch. Moneyer mark in left and right fields. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM•PLAETORI CEST•EX•S•C
(Translation: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus Ex Senatus Consulto (By Special Decree of the Senate))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-69)  - RRC 405/4a - M·PLAETORI CEST·S·C; with control mark on obverse behind bust -
ND (-69)  - RRC 405/4b - M·PLAETORI CEST·EX·S·C; with control mark on obverse behind bust -
ND (-69)  - RRC 405/4c - M·PLAETORI CEST·EX·S·C; without control mark on obverse behind bust -
Catalog ID2413903230
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