M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.89 g, 4h). Rome mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 591. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. 57 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.89 g, 4h). Rome mint. Winged and draped bust of Vacuna right, wearing crested and laureate helmet; bow and quiver over shoulder, cornucopia below chin; CESTIANVS downward to left, S • C downward to right / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, head left, wings spread; M • PLAETORIVS M F AED CVR around from lower left. Crawford 409/1; Sydenham 809; Plaetoria 4; BMCRR Rome 3596-3601; Kestner 3366-7; RBW 1482. Lightly toned with some iridescence. EF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Tkalec (29 February 2000), lot 218.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.