The Roman Empire
Otho, 15 January – mid April 69
Denarius before 9th March 69, AR 3.32 g. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head r. Rev. SECVRI – TAS P R Securitas standing l., holding wreath and sceptre. C 15. BMC 19. RIC 10. CBN 11.
A portrait of superb style and a lovely iridescent tone. A minor abrasion at
twelve o'clock on reverse field and an area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine / about extremely fine
Ex CNG sale 49, 1999, lot 1503