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L. Valerius Acisculus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at R

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:130.00 USD Estimated At:275.00 - 325.00 USD
L. Valerius Acisculus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at R
L. Valerius Acisculus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 45 BC. Head right of Apollo Soranus with pick-axe behind. Reverse: Valeria Luperca on heifer right, holding veil (Europa seated on bull?). Valeria 17; Cr. 474/1a; Syd 998. The off-center reverse is usual on this very scarce type. Extremely Fine. .

Punning allusions were popular in ancient Greek times and beloved by Roman moneyers. Here, the pick-axe (Latin: acisculus) was chosen as an obverse symbol from the moneyer's name .
Estimated Value $275 - 325.