P. Plautius Hypsaeus. Denarius circa 60, AR 18.7mm., 3.85g. P.YPSAE·S·C Draped bust of Leuconoe r.; behind, dolphin swimming downwards. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; in exergue and in r. field, C·YPSAE ·COS / PRIV – CEPIT. Babelon Plautia 12. Sydenham 911. RBW 1515. Crawford 420/2a.
Attractive old cabinet tone, Good Very Fine.
From a European Collection. Ex De Nicola 1971.
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