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M.PLAETORIVS CEST (M. Plaetorius M.f.Cestianus), AR Denarius
Rom 69 BC
Avers: Head of Bonus Eventus (or Dis Pater) right, with flowing hair; ivy leaf behind, bankers mark upper right
The obverse male head is also referred to Dis Pater (husband of Proserpina), which would be an addition to the previous piece (Crawford 405/4).
Revers: Upright winged caduceus. M PLAETORI on left, CEST•EX•S•C on right
3,73 Gramm
Crawford 405/5, Sear 344
ex Maria Theresia Foundation, Vienna
Collection : Roman Republic + Imperatorial