Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 27 17 Oct 2018
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. L. Plautius Plancus. 47 B.C. AR denarius. 3.94 gm. 19 mm. Rome mint. Head of Medusa facing, coiled snake to either side; L [PLA]VTIVS below / Victory (or winged Aurora) flying right, head slightly left, holding reins and conducting the four rearing horses of the Sun; [PLANC]VS below. Crawford 453/1a. Sydenham 959. RSC Plautia 15. Good Very Fine; lightly toned; some obverse die breaks; some areas of weak strike but overall crisp and attractive.
Pleasing and affordable example of this much sought after type.