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                           Lot #296 - L. Cassius Caecianus : Denarius
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[obverse]          [reverse]          L. Cassius Caecianus; Denarius, 102
                                      BC, 3.82g. Cr-321/1, Syd-594, Cassia
                                      4. Obv: Bust of Ceres l., CAEICIAN
                                      and control K dot behind. Rx: Two
                                      yoked oxen l., plow and M dot above,
                                      L. CASSI in exergue. Graffito VII
                                      before Ceres, other graffiti or
                                      scratches on cheek, banker's mark on
                                      neck. Although ancient graffiti on
                                      coins is common enough, it typically
                                      is meaningless or cryptic. It's
                                      quite unusual for a graffito to
                                      convey a clear meaning, as here,
                                      although its purpose remains
                                      obscure.. F
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                 Ancient
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[From an H.J.Berk online auction, early 2001. Re-used by permission.]