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Enchanting Four Horses of the Sun
Lot # 473
L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below,[L·PLAVTIVS]. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia); RRSC D 245a. AR. 4.17 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, with an exceptionally well centred and complete reverse. Lovely iridescent tone, with golden highlights. EF/Good EF.