C. Coelius Caldus, 53 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.36 g, 4 h), Rome. C•COEL•CALDVS / COS Bare head of the consul C. Coelius Caldus to right; to left, tablet inscribed L•D (libero damno). Rev. CALDVS•III•VIR Radiate head of Sol to right; to left, S above oblong Gallic shield ornamented with thunderbolt, to right, round Spanish shield. Babelon (Coelia) 5. Crawford 437/1b. RBW 1550. Sydenham 892. Somewhat crystallized, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Tamco Numismatics (with collector's and original dealer's tickets).