Roman Imperatorial Coinage, Moneyer Issues, Lucius Valerius Acisculus, Denarius, Rome, 45 BC, asiscvlvs behind head of Apollo Soranus surmounted by star, hair tied with a band, double headed pick behind, laurel-wreath around, rev. human headed owl, representing Minerva, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, walking right carrying two spears and a shield, laurel-wreath around, 3.27g/12h (Ghey 295, this coin; Craw. 474/2b; cf. BMCRR 4106-4108; RSC Valeria 18; Sear 91a). Crescent banker’s mark in obverse field, otherwise poor £20-£30

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 37