L. Valerius Flaccus AR Denarius (19.4mm, 4.70 g.) Rome mint, struck 108-107 BC Obv. Winged and draped bust of Victory right, mark of value below chin. Rev. Mars advancing left, holding spear and trophy; apex to left, stalk of grain to right. Crawford 306 VF+, nicely toned. Three interesting "al marco" weight adjustment marks on obverse edges, to lower the weight of the coin by removing a small amount of metal to the standard level. Despite the marks, the effective reduction was never carried out in this case. Overweight 4.70 gm. |