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; BMCRR Rome 3833-4; RSC Coelia 4. 3.84g, 18mm, 9h.
Extremely Fine; subtle iridescent cabinet tone.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 114,6 May 2019, lot 471 (hammer: CHF 800).