Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1294. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Roman Moneyer Issues] M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 69 BC. AR Denarius (3.87 g, 9h). Rome mint. Bare-headed male (Bonus Eventus) head right, with flowing hair; caduceus behind / M. PLAETORI to right, CEST. EX. S. C to left, winged caduceus. Crawford 405/5; Sydenham 807; Kestner 3308 var. (control symbol); BMCRR Rome 3554 var. (same); Plaetoria 5. EF, toned, minor obverse flan flaw below head, traces of deposits. ($300)

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.