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Denarius Valeria: Lucius Valerius Acisculus; ACISCVLVS / L•VALERIVS 45 BC
45 BC year| Silver | 4.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anguipede giant with thunderbolt in right hand and with left hand raised. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•VALERIVS
Translation: Lucius Valerius
Comment
The gens Valeria was a patrician family at Rome, later including plebeian branches.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Lucius Valerius Acisculus, is notable for its rare and unique design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures, this coin features a portrait of a real person, Acisculus, who was a moneyer and a member of one of the four great religious corporations in Rome. This makes it a rare example of a Roman coin that commemorates a historical figure rather than a deity or mythological figure.
