Roma Numismatics Ltd
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M. Valerius Messalla AR Denarius. Rome, 53 BC. Undraped bust of Roma right, seen from behind, wearing long flowing curly hair, and crested Corinthian helmet; spear behind / Curule chair; sceptre with royal diadem below. Crawford 435/1; Sydenham 934; Valeria 13. 3.83g, 18mm, 4h.
Near Extremely Fine. Of considerable rarity. R7 in Sydenham, '80 francs' in Cohen and Babelon, fewer than 10 obverse and 11 reverse dies according to Crawford.
The reverse on this very rare Denarius symbolizes the victory of the republican constitution (curule chair) on the autocracy aspirations ( sceptre and tiara ) of Pompey.
Near Extremely Fine. Of considerable rarity. R7 in Sydenham, '80 francs' in Cohen and Babelon, fewer than 10 obverse and 11 reverse dies according to Crawford.
The reverse on this very rare Denarius symbolizes the victory of the republican constitution (curule chair) on the autocracy aspirations ( sceptre and tiara ) of Pompey.