The Roman Empire
The Civil Wars, 68 – 69. Denarius, Gaul 68-69, AR 2.92 g. VIRT Helmeted bust of Virtus r. Rev. S – P – Q – R between crossed spears lying beneath shield. C –. BMC –. Martin obverse 19 and reverse 89. RIC 78A var. (VIRTVS). CBN –.
An apparently unrecorded variety of an exceedingly rare type. A very interesting
portrait, surface somewhat crystalized, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Lanz sale 109, 2002, 328.