The Roman Empire
The Civil Wars, 68 – 69
Denarius, Southern Gaul (?) 69, AR 3.50 g. I O M – CAPITOLINVS Diademed and draped bust of Jupiter l., with small palm branch in front. Rev. VESTA – P R QVIRITIVM Vesta, veiled, seated l. on throne, holding patera and long torch. C Galba 432 var. (palm frond to left of Jupiter). BMC 72. Martin 96. RIC 125b. CBN 78.
Very rare. A portrait of exquisite style and with a lovely light
iridescent tone, about extremely fine
Ex CNG Electronic sale 271 (Triton XV session V), 2012, Property of Princeton Economics acquired by Martin Armstrong, 75.