My First Roman Republic
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I have been wanting to get a Roman Republic ancient for sometime now but not many really had that "buy me" feel until I saw this one.
I loved everything regarding this coin, from the beautiful portrait of the winged Victory, the toning, and the "Mars holding trophy" reverse.
It was over my usual budget for coins but I scrimped & saved extra. Besides, the price was fair compared to lesser quality examples.
The coin looks so much nicer in-hand, including some spots of luster.
L. Valerius Flaccus, (108 - 107 B.C.)
Silver Denarius
Rome Mint
O: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, Xbelow chin.
R: LVALERI / FLACCI (downwards on left), Mars walking left, spear in right, trophy in left over shoulder, apex left, head of grain behind.
SRCV I 183, Sydenham 565, Crawford 306/1, RSC I Valeria 11
20.0mm
3.89g
I loved everything regarding this coin, from the beautiful portrait of the winged Victory, the toning, and the "Mars holding trophy" reverse.
It was over my usual budget for coins but I scrimped & saved extra. Besides, the price was fair compared to lesser quality examples.
The coin looks so much nicer in-hand, including some spots of luster.
L. Valerius Flaccus, (108 - 107 B.C.)
Silver Denarius
Rome Mint
O: Winged and draped bust of Victory right, Xbelow chin.
R: LVALERI / FLACCI (downwards on left), Mars walking left, spear in right, trophy in left over shoulder, apex left, head of grain behind.
SRCV I 183, Sydenham 565, Crawford 306/1, RSC I Valeria 11
20.0mm
3.89g
0
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