Lot 434:
C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; [symbol or letter behind]. Rev. C. VAL. F[LA] IMP[ERAT] Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); , EX. S.C. between them. Cr. 365/1a-b; B. 12. AR. 4.00 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A handsome example, brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. A little of centre, otherwise. good VF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatics showing a pure military connotation. Rare. Perfectly centred, lustrous and superb.
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