Lot 3738

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

A. Plautius, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.46 g), obv. Cybele turreted head to right, A. PLAVTIVS before, AED CVR [S.C.] behind, rev. Bacchus kneels to right with camel at his side, with olive branch, BACCH[IVS] in exergue, IVDAEVS on right, (S.395, Cr.431/1, Syd.932, B.Plautia 13). Toned, banker's mark on obverse, good very fine and very scarce.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Stacks April 1999, lot 234.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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