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Denarius of L. Caesius, Rome

Denarius of L. Caesius, Rome

Moneyer: L. Caesius

Roman Republican

Obv.: Bust of Apollo from behind, with head turned l. and thunderbolt in r. hand; to r., AP (Apollo or argento publico) or RA (Roma) in monogram. Border of dots. Rev.: Lares Praestites seated facing, with dog between, each holding staff in l. hand; above, bust of Vulcan with tongs over shoulder; to l., [LA] (Lares) in monogram; to r., PRE (Praestites) in monogram; in exergue, [L.]CAESI (AE in ligature). Border of dots.

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Roman Republican period

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