Ancients
Galba (AD 68-69). AE sestertius (35mm, 26.84 gm, 6h). NGC VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. June-August AD 68. IMP • SER • GALBA •-• AVG • TR P •, oak-wreathed, draped bust of Galba right / S P Q R / OB / CIV SER, legend in three lines within oak wreath (Corona Civica). RIC I 263. Cohen 303. BMC 115. Wonderful high-relief portrait in fine style, reddish patina on brassy flan. Fantastic eye appeal.
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 165 (17 March 2008), lot 1871.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-2000 USD