Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 948. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $580. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (3.52 g, 10h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Apollo Soranus right surmounted by star; acisculus behind; all within laurel wreath / Human-headed owl standing right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, carrying two spears and shield; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 474/2b; CRI 91a; Sydenham 999a; Valeria 18. Near VF, toned, banker’s mark on obverse, minor porosity and deposits. Rare.

Ex G. Hirsch 183 (20 September 1994), lot 868.