Roman Republic, Italy. L. Valerius Acisculus, Rome,, c. 45 BC
AR Denarius, 4.13g (18mm, 4h).
ACISCVLVS Head of Apollo to r., hair tied with band; above, star and behind, acisculus / Europa seated on bull walking to r.; in exergue, L·VALERIVS
Pedigree: Ex Nomisma, 62, 2020, lot 76. NAC 132, 2022, lot 457.
References: Babelon Valeria 17. Synd 998. Sear Imperators 90. RBW 1656. Craw 474/1a
Grade: Small circular area of oxidation behind head. Test cut in front of face. Beautiful strike with iridescent toning. EF
US1124 - 5/16156
AR Denarius, 4.13g (18mm, 4h).
ACISCVLVS Head of Apollo to r., hair tied with band; above, star and behind, acisculus / Europa seated on bull walking to r.; in exergue, L·VALERIVS
Pedigree: Ex Nomisma, 62, 2020, lot 76. NAC 132, 2022, lot 457.
References: Babelon Valeria 17. Synd 998. Sear Imperators 90. RBW 1656. Craw 474/1a
Grade: Small circular area of oxidation behind head. Test cut in front of face. Beautiful strike with iridescent toning. EF
US1124 - 5/16156
AR Denarius, 4.13g (18mm, 4h).
ACISCVLVS Head of Apollo to r., hair tied with band; above, star and behind, acisculus / Europa seated on bull walking to r.; in exergue, L·VALERIVS
Pedigree: Ex Nomisma, 62, 2020, lot 76. NAC 132, 2022, lot 457.
References: Babelon Valeria 17. Synd 998. Sear Imperators 90. RBW 1656. Craw 474/1a
Grade: Small circular area of oxidation behind head. Test cut in front of face. Beautiful strike with iridescent toning. EF
US1124 - 5/16156