Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 949. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $970. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (4.00 g, 12h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Apollo Soranus right surmounted by star; acisculus behind; all within laurel wreath / Head of Sibyl (Valeria Luperca) right within laurel wreath. Crawford 474/3a; CRI 92; Sydenham 1000; Valeria 14. Good VF, lightly toned, banker’s mark on obverse, obverse off center, a little flat on high points.