| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 143 | Auction date: 7 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. M. Valerius Messalla. Denarius 53, AR 20 mm, 3.88 g. MESSAL·F Bust of Roma r., wearing Corinthian helmet and spear over shoulder. Rev. PATRE·COS Curule chair; at sides, S· – C. Below, wreathed sceptre. Babelon Valeria 13. Sydenham 934. FFC 1170 (this coin). RBW 1547. Crawford 435/1. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine Ex Aureo & Calicó sale 319, 2018, Alba Longa, 715. Estimate: 6000 CHF |  |
