ROMAN REPUBLIC - ROMAN REPUBLIC Lucius Cestius and Caius Norbanus. Aureus ND (January to April 43 BC), Rome. Av. C. NORB - ANVS / PR / L. CESTIVS. Bust of Sybil right, draped. Rv. SC. Cybele in a lion's bige on the left, holding a patera. Calicó 5 - RRC.491/2 - Fr.13 ; Gold - 7,99 g - 20 mm - 1 h NGC TO 4/5 4/5 (4377041-001). Centred strike with almost complete mottling. Regular wear with minor handling marks. Golden patina. VERY GOOD CONDITION. This official issue in the name of the two praetors Lucius Cestius and Caius Norbanus Flaccus is linked to the payment of the legions of Italy for the defence of Rome against Octavian in the summer of 43, with hope of victory symbolised by Cybele, or conversely it would have been struck for Octavian then opposed to Mark Antony, declared a public enemy in February 43 and before the alliance of 11 November 43 or Second Triumvirate (with also Lepidus). * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.