Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1282. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Roman Moneyer Issues] C. Valerius Flaccus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (3.81 g, 5h). Massalia mint. Draped and winged bust of Victory right, wearing earring and necklace, hair braided and drawn back into a knot; tripod behind / C. VAL. FLAC to left, IMPERAT to right, EX. S.C below, legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes). Crawford 365/1a; Sydenham 747a; Kestner 3163 var. (control symbol); BMCRR Gaul 7; cf. Valeria 12. EF, light cleaning scratches beneath old, deep cabinet toning. Wonderful type. ($300)

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.