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Very Fine Roman Republic silver AR denarius coin.
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Struck for moneyer L. Rutilius Flaccus 77 BC at the Rome Mint.
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Crawford 387/1, S-318, approx. 18mm.
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Well struck and centered.
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Certified by NGC to VF.
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Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, FLAC behind.
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Reverse: Victory in biga right holding wreath, L RVTILI in ex.
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Victory was the personification of military triumph by the Roman Legions.
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Lucius Rutilius Flaccus served as a moneyer during the turbulent period following the Social War and during the ascendancy of Sulla, when Rome was experiencing profound political upheaval.