58, Lot: 97. Estimate $200. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 67 BC.AR Denarius (18mm, 3.91 gm). Turreted and draped bust of Cybele right, forepart of lion behind shoulder, globe under chin / Curule chair; rudder. Crawford 409/2; Sydenham 808; Plaetoria 3. Good VF. ($200)

This issue refers to the LUDI MEGALESIACI, in honor of Cybele. The games were under the control of the curule aediles.