Watch List notes:

M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.99 g, 4 h), Rome. CESTIANVS Turreted and draped bust of Cybele to right; behind, forepart of lion; to right, globe. Rev. [M]•PLAETORIVS•AED•CVR EX•S•C Curule chair; to left, scorpion. Babelon (Plaetoria) 3. Crawford 409/2. RBW 1484. Sydenham 808. Nicely toned. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.