TYPE Roman Republic, M. Fannius Critonius (moneyer), 86 BC, silver denarius, 3.77g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Draped bust of Ceres to r., AED PL (Aediles Plebi) behind Rev: Two Aediles, Marcus Fannius and Lucius Critonius, seated to r.; grain ear to right, PA (Publico Argento) in left field, M FAN L CR in ex. REFERENCE: Cr 351/1, Syd 717 GRADING: VF+, toned, scarce ORDER INFO: R1673, $225 This type commemorates a corn distribution and donative by the Plebian aediles which is alluded to by the obverse presence of Ceres and the grain ear on reverse. The PA on the reverse refers to the public treasury which funded the distribution of this coinage for a public donative.