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Denarius Plaetoria: Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus; M•PLAETORI CEST•EX•S•C 69 BC
69 BC year| Silver | 3.92 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 | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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.
RRC 405/3a
@British Museum
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, who was a moneyer and a prominent figure in ancient Rome. The coin's design includes his name, "M•PLAETORI CEST•EX•S•C," which stands for "Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, moneyer, by the authority of the Senate." This indicates that the coin was issued by the Roman Republic and that Cestianus was a powerful figure in the Roman Senate. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.92 grams suggest that it was a valuable and widely used denomination during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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