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Roman Republican Coinage

M. Valerius Messalla. Denarius 53, AR 3.79 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. RBW 1547. Crawford 435/1.
Very rare. Surface somewhat porous, otherwise very fine

This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the Republic of Italy.