Roman Republic, P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius

Very nice denarius, minted in Rome in 57 BC, signed by curule aediles of that year, Publius Plautius Hypsaeus. The reverse, however, praises the family of Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, recalling the success of his ancestor, consul Gaius Plautius Decianus, who in 329 BC conquered the city of Privernum.

Roman Republic

P. Plautius Hypsaeus (57 BC), Denarius 57 BC, Rome mint

Obverse: bust of Leuconoë to right, dolphin swimming downward behind, P•YPSAE•S•C before

Reverse: Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and thunderbolt, C•YPSAE•COS PRIV in two lines in exergue

Weight 4.1 g