| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 3723 Price realized: 340 AUD (Approx. 223 USD / 204 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.87 g), obv. Cybele turreted bust to right, forepart of lion behind shoulder, globe under chin, CESTIANVS behind, rev. M. PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S.C., curule chair facing, palm leaf to left, (S.350, Cr.409/2, Syd.808, RSC Plaetoria 3). Slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise brilliant, good extremely fine and rare thus. Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 47, lot 2088. This refers to the celebration of the Ludi Megalesiaci, in honour of Cybele, which were under the control of the curule aediles. Estimate: 350 AUD |  |
