The Roman Republic.
C. Coelius Caldus. Denarius 51, AR 18 mm, 4.06 g. C·COEL·CALDVS Head of C. Coelius Caldus r.; below, [COS] and, behind, tablet inscribed L·D. Rev. CALDVS·IIIVIR Head of Sol r.; behind, S / oval shield decorated with thunderbolt; before, Macedonian shield. Babelon Coelia 4. Sydenham 892. RBW –. Crawford 437/1b.Rare. Struck on very fresh metal and with a lovely light iridescent tone.
Reverse from a worn die, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 193, 2011, 456.