The Roman Empire
The Civil Wars, 68 – 69. Denarius, Southern Gaul (?) 69, AR 3.55 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. BMC 72. Martin 95 (these dies). RIC 125a. CBN 79 (these dies).
Very rare. A wonderful portrait of fine style and a lovely old
cabinet tone. Good very fine / very fine
Ex Sotheby's 21/22 June 90, Hunt, 690; Leu 52, 1991, 174 and Lanz 94, 1996, Benz, 275 sales.