M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, 69 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.77 g, 5 h), Rome. Draped female bust (Ceres?) to right, hair tied with veil and decorated with poppy-heads; behind, wand or scepter(?). Rev. [M · PL]AETORI CEST · EX · S C · Winged caduceus. Babelon (Plaetoria) 6. Crawford 405/3b. Sydenham 805. Lovely portrait. Lightly porous with a few small abrasions, striking weakness on reverse edge , otherwise, about extremely fine.