By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
lot # 3062 - denarii collection - roman republic
Mn. Acilius Glabrio. Silver Denarius (3.91 g), 49 BC. Rome. SALVTIS, laureate head of Salus right. Reverse MN ACILIVS III VIR VALE[TV], Valetudo standing left, holding serpent and resting arm on column. Crawford 442/1a; Sydenham 922; Acilia 8. Virtually as struck with lustrous surfaces. Nearly Mint State.
Salus and Valetudo are both goddesses of good health, and here they possibly signify the relief and gratitude of the moneyer and the people of Rome for the recovery of Pompey the Great, who had fallen gravely ill the year before.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Ex NAC 46 (2 April 2008), 407.
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