Roman Republic - Denarius - Cn. Plancius. Rome mint, 55 B.C. Cretan goat standing right; bow and quiver.- Silver

Roman Republic Cn. Plancius Silver denarius (3,54 g, 21 mm) . Rome, 55 B. C. Obv. : CN. PLANCIVS AED CVR S. C. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing petasus, earring, and necklace. Rev. : Cretan ibex standing right; bow and quiver behind. Plancia 1; Crawford 432/1; Sydenham 933. Near extremely fine condition, great example! Beautiful toning. It was used as a jewel. Cn. Plancius first served as propraetor in Africa under A. Torquatus and then in Crete in 68 BC under Q. Metellus. In 62 BC he was a military tribune in the army of C. Antonius in Macedonia and in 56 BC was quaestor of Macedonia. Plancius became friends with Cicero, and in 55 BC, after being elected to the curule aedileship, was defended by Cicero against charges of election corruption. Please see the photos for a better impression. Outside of Spain there may be export and customs charges. 16073