Lot 4322

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

M. Volteius M.F., (c.78 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.59 g), obv. head of Liber or Bacchus to right, wearing ivy wreath, rev. Ceres standing in chariot to right holding lighted torches, drawn by two serpents, control symbol behind, M.VOLTEI. M.[F]. in exergue, (S.314, Cr.385/3, Syd.776, B. Volteia 3); M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 g), obv. head of Bonus Eventus to right, symbol behind, rev. winged caduceus, CEST EX S C on left, M. PLAETORI to right, (S.344, Cr.405/5, Syd.807, B.Plaetoria 5). Toned, struck slightly off centre with banker's marks, nearly very fine - very fine and scarce.

Ex RJM Collection with tickets. (2)

Estimate
$160
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$110

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