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M.PLAETORIVS CEST (M. Plaetorius M.f.Cestianus),Denarius
Rom 69 BC
Obverse: Draped bust of Fortuna
Revers: Young boy, a servant, presenting the answer of the Fortuna oracle to the questioneer. SORS (Sortes Praenetiae/Lots of prescience)
The reverse can be identified as the temple of Fortuna in Praeneste (todays Palestrina 40 Km east of Rome).
Depicted is a young boy, a servant, who presented the answer of the Fortuna oracle to the questioneer.
3,66 Gramm
Crawford 405/2, Sear 341, Albert 1308
ex. H.D. Rauch 117, Lot 608, 08./9.12.2023
Reverse die match, NAC auction
Collection : Roman Republic + Imperatorial