L. Plautius Plancus, 47 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), Rome. L · PLAVTIVS Head of Medusa facing with disheveled hair, but lacking her usual coiled snake on each side. Rev. PLANCVS Victory (or winged Aurora) flying right, her head turned slightly to the left, holding the reins of the four rearing horses of the Sun. Babelon (Plautia) 14. Crawford 453/1c. CRI 29a. Sydenham 959b. Lovely old cabinet toning and sharply struck. Extremely fine.
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