The Roman Empire
The Civil Wars, 68 – 69
Denarius, Spain 68-69, AR 3.65 g. LIBERTAS – RESTITVTA Draped bust of Libertas r., wearing necklace. Rev. S P Q R on shield within oak-wreath; above shield is a globe with four-pointed star on either side. C Galba 431. BMC 12. Martin 91. RIC 27. CBN 10.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on excellent
metal and with a wonderful tone, good extremely fine
Privately purchased from Herb Kreindler.
One of the things I have always been told to look for is good metal in these civil war denarii. The pieces in my collection, both in this sale and the next, are all excellent examples for their respective issue. MSG.