★ A fine style denarius of C. Coelius Caldus ★

C. Coelius Caldus, 53 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.66 g, 11 h), Rome. C•COEL•CALDVS / COS Bare head of the consul C. Coelius Caldus to right; to left, tablet inscribed L•D (libero damno). Rev. CALDVS III VIR Radiate head of Sol to right; to left, S above oblong Gallic shield ornamented with thunderbolt, to right, round Spanish shield. Babelon (Coelia) 5. Crawford 437/1b. RBW 1550. Sydenham 892. A fresh and attractive example of fine style. Struck from slightly worn dies and with light cleaning marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.