Roma Numismatics Ltd
E-Sale 87 29 Jul 2021
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L. Valerius Acisculus AR Denarius. Rome, 45 BC. Diademed head of Apollo to right; star above, acisculus and ACISCVLVS behind, all within wreath / Europa seated on bull to right; L•VALERIVS in exergue. Crawford 474/1b; BMCRR Rome 4102-4; CRI 90a; RSC Valeria 16. 4.05g, 20mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Auctioned in association with and on behalf of Numismática Lucernae, Jaén.
This coin's reverse depicts the myth of Jupiter and Europa. Transforming into a white bull to join the herd of Europa's father, the king of the gods abducted the maiden and carried her across the sea to Crete, where according to legend she was made the first queen of the island.
Near Very Fine.
Auctioned in association with and on behalf of Numismática Lucernae, Jaén.
This coin's reverse depicts the myth of Jupiter and Europa. Transforming into a white bull to join the herd of Europa's father, the king of the gods abducted the maiden and carried her across the sea to Crete, where according to legend she was made the first queen of the island.