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Denarius Plaetoria: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus; M•PLAETORI CEST•EX•S•C 69 BC
69 BC year| Silver | 3.98 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus.
Moneyer mark in left and right fields.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•PLAETORI
CEST•EX•S•C
Unabridged legend:
Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus
Ex Senatus Consulto
Translation: By Special Decree of the Senate
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Plaetoria was a plebeian family, of Sabine origin.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was minted during the Roman Republic, a time when Rome was still a republic and not yet an empire. The coin features the image of Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, who was a moneyer, or a person responsible for minting coins, in 69 BC. The coin's design also includes the letters "EX S C," which stand for "ex senatus consulto," meaning "by decree of the senate." This phrase indicates that the coin was minted with the approval of the Roman Senate, which was a powerful governing body at the time. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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