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Denarius Valeria: Lucius Valerius Acisculus; ACISCVLVS / L•VALERIVS 45 BC
45 BC year| Silver | 3.54 g | 18 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 | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Europa seated on bull walking right, holding billowing veil.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•VALERIVS
Translation: Lucius Valerius
Edge
Plain
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 this era depicted gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures, this coin features a portrait of a real person, Acisculus, who was a moneyer and a member of the Valerii, a prominent Roman family. This makes it a rare example of a Roman coin that commemorates a historical figure rather than a deity or mythological figure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-45) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Valeria: Lucius Valerius Acisculus; ACISCVLVS / L•VALERIVS) (45 BC) coin.
