Lot 4331

Description

C. Coelius Caldus, (c.51 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.72 g), obv. C. COEL CAL[DVS] before head of the consul C. Coelius Caldus to right, boar lower right, standard inscribed HS behind, rev. L.CALDVS III VIR EPVL on base between two trophies, figure of L.Caldus seated above base preparing the feast of Jupiter, flanked by trophy with circular shield on left, and trophy with trumpet and oval shield on right, [C] CALDV[S] downward on left, IM[P] A on right, [CA]LDVS III VI[R] in exergue, (S.404, Cr. 437/2a, Syd.894, B.Coelia 7a). Toned, short on flan with a few scratches, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.

Ex RJM Collection and Craig A. Whitford Auction XIII (lot 12) with tickets.

The reverse refers to the office of Epulo Jovis which was held by the moneyer's father.