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ajaanajaan Posts: 17,455 ✭✭✭✭✭
I apologize if I posted this coin before, but in my advances age I can't find the information. image Any info is greatly appreciated. All I know is it is c. 66 BC.

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CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


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  • STLNATSSTLNATS Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭
    According to Roman Silver Coins, it is "Platoria 4" of 67 BC. Issuer was M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. Obverse is winged bust of Vacuna with crested heltmet and quiver & bow on shoulder.Legend is CESTIANUS behind head, S C before

    Reverse is R. M. PLAETORIUSs M. F. AED. CUR. featuring eagle on thunderbolt. Sydenham 809 and Crawford 40-/1.

    From Wikipedia: In Roman mythology, Vacuna was an ancient Latin goddess, mainly worshiped at Tivoli. She was later identified with Ceres and Diana. She protected the farmers’ sheep, which in return offered her gifts and sacrifices after the harvest. Vacuna was later identified with Nike and worshipped as goddess of war. In her honor the Vacunalia were celebrated at the beginning of winter.

    This article

    Very pretty coin, by the way.

    Hope that helps.

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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,455 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks again STLNATS, perfect.

    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
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