M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.60 g, 1 h), Rome. Youthful male head to right; behind, winged caduceus. Rev. M PLAETORI - CEST•EX•S•C Winged caduceus. Babelon (Plaetoria) 5. Crawford 405/5. RBW 1453 var. (differing control symbol). Sydenham 807. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.