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Lot # 503
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). AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. A choice example of this fascinating type, brilliant, with underlying luster. Significant areas of weakness, usual for issue, otherwise. about EF.