CNG 88, Lot: 1177. Estimate $300. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Valerius Acisculus. 45 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.77 g, 9h). 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. Good VF, toned, slightly off center. Rare.

Ex Coin Galleries (6 November 1996), lot 383.