The Roman Empire
Galba, 68 – 69. Sestertius, circa 68 – 69, Æ 27.75 g. SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P Laureate head r. Rev. LIBERTAS – PVBLICA Libertas, draped, standing l. holding pileus in r. hand and rod in l.; in field, S – C. C 112. BMC 69. RIC 388. CBN 194.
A superb portrait of fine style struck in high relief on an exceedingly large
flan. Lovely green patina, minor trace of double-striking on reverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex M&M Basel 81, 1999, 260 and New York V, 2003, 277 sales. From the Th. Voltz, Basel Collection.