Description
Lucius Plautius Planchus, Imperatorial Rome 49-27 BC, Silver Denarius (3.93g, 22mm), struck at Rome 47 BC. Obverse: Head of Medusa facing forward, “L PLAVTIVS” below. Reverse: Winged Victory stands right facing forward, her wings spread wide, conducting four rearing horses – a Roman interpretation of ‘Victory in a Quadriga’ by Nichomachus of Thebes, “L PLANCHVS” below. Sear-329; RSC Plautia-14-15a. Although with weak areas, this piece is struck with broad dies of stylistically pleasing design; some lovely underlying rainbow toning on reverse. Near Extremely Fine.
Sold to a Brisbane Gentleman for $525.