Plaetoria, Denarius, 67 BC
Rome - Fourrée - Silvered bronze - EF(40-45)
Bust, right, draped and with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory. Bead and reel border.
Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead and reel border.
[CESTIANVS] / S·C
M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR
3.57 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.