RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Plaetorius Marci filius Cestianusminted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Marcus Plaetorius Marci filius CestianusThis silver denarius was minted in Rome by Marcus Plaetorius Cestianus, son of Marcus, in 67 BC. It was a special issue authorised by the Senate, as indicated by the legend 'EX.S.C'. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts a Curule chair, a symbol of the office of curule aedile which the moneyer possessed, as the legend 'AED.CVR' makes clear. He is identified by the legend 'M.PLAETORIVS'. Most Roman Republican coins were minted by magistrates called moneyers. In exceptional cases the Senate ordered other officials to strike special issues. This is the case for this coin, as indicated by the inscription 'EX S.C.' (for ex senatus consulto). Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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