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         Republic Plaetoria 3 Denarius w/ Cybele

Moneyer M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus (Plaetoria 3) - minted ca. 67 BC

"CESTIANVS" behind the turreted head of Cybele right, forepart of a lion behind
shoulder, globe beneath chin.

"M. PLAETORIVS AED. CVR. EX. SC" curule chair, symbol left (anvil?).
Grade :
aF/aF - slightly off-center, spotty toning.

                 Notes :
                 The coin refers to the Ludi Megalesiaci celebration in honor of Cybele. The
                 celebrations were under the control of the curule aediles (AED. CVR.). Cybele was
                 frequently seen depicted on Greek and Greek Imperial coins, but less so on Roman
                 Republic and Imperial issues. so it is interesting to find her portrait here. A decent
                 coin for your Republic collection.

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