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CICF Signature Sale 3046 14-15 April 2016
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L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.04 gm, 2h). Rome. ACISCVLVS, head of Apollo Soranus right, hair in parallel corkscrew curls and held in taenia, lightly bearded; dolabra (pickaxe) to left, star above forehead / Europa riding bull right, holding her billowing veil above with both hands, L • VALERIVS in exergue. Crawford 474/1a. CRI 90. RSC Valeria 17. Scarce and evocative type, very rare in high grade! Well centered on a broad flan and beautifully toned. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD
L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.04 gm, 2h). Rome. ACISCVLVS, head of Apollo Soranus right, hair in parallel corkscrew curls and held in taenia, lightly bearded; dolabra (pickaxe) to left, star above forehead / Europa riding bull right, holding her billowing veil above with both hands, L • VALERIVS in exergue. Crawford 474/1a. CRI 90. RSC Valeria 17. Scarce and evocative type, very rare in high grade! Well centered on a broad flan and beautifully toned. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD