C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. D/ Draped bust of Victory right; behind, Q. R/ C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); between them, EX. S.C. Cr. 365/1b. B.12. AR. g. 3.95 mm. 18.70 An attractive example, prettily toned, with golden hues. About EF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatic showing a pure military connotation. See the close relationship to the legionary denarii of Mark Antony some 50 years later.