114 Coin (Denarius)

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Silver.

Description

Denarius – M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus Aed. (aedilis). CUR. (curulis) – 67 B.C.

Obverse: CESTIANVS behind the bust of Cybele; bust to right wearing a turreted crown and lion skin over the shoulder; globe below the chin. Reverse: M. PLAETORIVS AED. CVR. EX S.C. (sella curulis) and a symbol.

Classification and chronology

Cr. 409/2; CRR 808; BMC 3574-95 B. (Plaetoria) 3 Haeb 2134 / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase II

Dimensions

Axis / Diameter: 3h00 / 18 mm

Mintmark / Weight: – __ / 3,6 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. s/n.º]

Bibli.

TORRES 1979, 164, n.º 2049-2054;

MOREIRA 2007, 108; 2010, 1053-1092.