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Obv: A•PLAVTIVS AED•CVR•S•C; Turreted head of Cybele right
Rev: IVDAEVS / BACCHIVS; Bacchius Judaeus (Aristobulus II, High Priest and King of Judaea) kneeling right, holding reins of camel standing to right behind, and offering up olive branch.
Plautius was a supporter of Pompey, and the reverse type refers to the latter’s victories in the east. The obverse refers to the Ludi Megalenses, games hosted by the curule aediles.
Reference : Crawford 431/1 Ex: Savoca
Collection : Roman Republic