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Denarius of M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Rome

Denarius of M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, Rome

Issued by M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus

Roman Republican

Obv.: Head of Cybele r.; behind, forepart of a lion; before, globe; behind, CESTIANVS downwards. Bead and reel border. Rev.: Curule chair (sella curulis); to l., control-mark (fish); around (counter-clockwise), M.PLAETORIVS.AED.CVR.EX.S.C. Bead and reel border.

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Roman Republican period

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