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Denarius Valeria: Lucius Valerius Acisculus; ACISCVLVS / L•VALERIVS 45 BC
45 BC year| Silver | 4.03 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 | 4.03 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Luna in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right hand. 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the portrait of Lucius Valerius Acisculus on one side and a jug and lituus on the other. The jug and lituus are symbols of the Roman state and are often depicted on coins from this time period, but the inclusion of Acisculus' name and portrait on the coin makes it stand out from other coins of the Roman Republic.
