C. Coelius Caldus AR Denarius. Rome, 51 BC. Bare head of the consul Caius Coelius Caldus right, tablet inscribed L•D (Libero | Damno) behind; C•COEL•CALDVS downwards before, COS below / Radiate head of Sol right; oblong shield ornamented with thunderbolt behind, circular Macedonian shield before and CALDVS•III•VIR to right. Crawford 437/1a; RSC Coelia 4. 3.99g, 18mm, 9h.
Near Extremely Fine. Slight flatness to both sides, but well-centred. Old cabinet toning with iridescent highlights.