C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; before, caduceus. Rev. C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); between them, EX. S.C. Cr. 365/1 c. B. 12. AR. g. 3.89 mm. 19.00 R. Some uncleaned encrustations, otherwise EF/About EF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatics showing a pure military connotation. Rare. Perfectly centred, lustrous and superb.