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Denarius of L. Valerius Flaccus, Rome

Denarius of L. Valerius Flaccus, Rome

Moneyer: L. Valerius Flaccus

Roman Republican

Obv.: Draped bust of Victory r.; before, mark of value (XVI in monogram). Border of dots. Rev.: Mars walking l., holding spear with point downwards in r. hand and trophy over l. shoulder; before, apex (flamen's cap); behind, corn-ear; to l., L.VALERI/FLACCI downwards. Border of dots. Green oxidation and scratches in r. field.

silver

Roman Republican period

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