237, Lot: 343. Estimate $200. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.85 g, 3h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Apollo Soranus right surmounted by star; acisculus behind / Europa riding bull right, holding her veil which billows out above. Crawford 474/1a; CRI 90; Sydenham 998; Valeria 17. Near EF, banker’s mark on obverse.

From the Collection of Professor L. Fontana.