The Roman Empire
Galba, 68 – 69
As, circa June-August 68, Æ 8.13 g. IMP SER GALBA – AVG TR P Laureate head r. Rev. CERES – AVGVSTA Ceres, draped, seated l. holding grain ear and poppy in extended r. hand and caduceus in l; in exergue, S C. C 17 var. (Ceres holding two corn ears). BMC 140 note. RIC –, cf. 291 obverse / 292 reverse. CBN cf. 155 (Ceres holding two corn ears).
Very rare. Dark green patina somewhat smoothed, otherwise good very fine
Ex CNG sale 49, 1999, 1497.