Watch List notes:

M. Valerius Messalla. Denarius 53, AR 4.07 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 1544. Crawford 435/1.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for this very difficult issue. Unusually
well-centred and complete, superb old cabinet tone and extremely fine