THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. Denarius 69, AR 3.90 g. Draped female bust l., wearing winged diadem; behind, control mark. Rev. Anguipedic monster on pediment of temple, with base inscribed M. PLAETORI; in exergue, CEST S·C. Babelon Plaetoria 9. Sydenham 799a. RBW 1447. Crawford 405/1b.
Very rare. Unusually well-centred and complete, old cabinet tone and extremely fine
From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.