★ Enchanting Valetudo ★

Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8. AR. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster, well centred and superb. EF/Good EF.