Watch List notes:

The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III

M. Valerius Messalla. Denarius 53, AR 3.95 g. MESSAL·F Helmeted bust of Roma r., wearing Corinthian helmet and spear over shoulder. Rev. PATRE·COS Curule chair; at sides, S· – C. Below, sceptre with wreath. Babelon Valeria 13. Sydenham 934. Alföldi, Zeitfolge, pl. 10, 5. RBW 1547. Crawford 435/1.
Very rare. Superb old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Leu sale 17, 1977, Nicolas, 635.