The Roman Empire
Otho, 15 January – mid April 69
Denarius 15th January-April 69, AR 3.34 g. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head r. Rev. PAX ORBIS – TERRARVM Pax, dressed, standing l., holding branch in r. hand and caduceus in l. C –, cf. 3 (IMP M). BMC –, cf. 4 (head l.). RIC –, cf. 5 (aureus). CBN –, cf. 3 (IMP M).
Extremely rare. A magnificent portrait well struck in high relief and an
attractive iridescent tone, minor area of weakness on reverse,
otherwise virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk.