1086302 | ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. Emergency issue of the Roman Senate. Struck May-August 43 BC. AV Aureus. NGC AU (About Uncirculated) Strike 3/5 Surface 4/5. Rome. 20mm. 7.99gm. Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant head / L.CESTIVS// EX S.C. – PR// C.NORBA. Curule chair with front legs adorned with eagles, surmounted by two confronted serpents. Crawford 491/1b; CRI 195a; Syd. 1154; Calicó 4 (R3)- this coin. RBW 1718 (same dies), Bahrfeldt 25, pl. IV, 19 (same dies), and Banti (Cestia) 86-3.

Extremely rare variety with EX S-C on the reverse in place of S-C in the left field; and also having the serpents on the curule chair.

Calicó plate coin; Ex Coin Galleries, The Spring Mail Bid Sale: Ancient and Modern Coins of the World and the United States, Paper Money and Medals, New York, April 12, 2000, lot 12; comes with tag. Includes old auction ticket.


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