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L. Valerius Acisculus. Denarius, 4.09g. (8h). Rome, 45 BC. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right, pickax and ACISCVLVS behind, all within laurel wreath. Rx: Anguipedic giant facing, right hand grasping thunderbolt which has pierced his side, left hand raised; [L] VALERIVS in exergue.. Crawford 474/4. Sydenham 1003 (R9). Sear, Imperators 93. RSC Valeria 21. Some areas of weak strike. About EF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Gemini II, 11 January 2006, lot 272.
Among the rarest types in the entire Republican series, R9 in Sydenham. The reverse illustrates the battle of the Gods and Giants, symbolizing the victory of Caesar against all his enemies. Sear in Imperators plausibly suggests that the apparent identification of Caesar with the supreme deity may have led to protests by the dictator's Republican supporters and the abrupt termination of the issue.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex Gemini II, 11 January 2006, lot 272.
Among the rarest types in the entire Republican series, R9 in Sydenham. The reverse illustrates the battle of the Gods and Giants, symbolizing the victory of Caesar against all his enemies. Sear in Imperators plausibly suggests that the apparent identification of Caesar with the supreme deity may have led to protests by the dictator's Republican supporters and the abrupt termination of the issue.