Galba. A.D. 68-69. Æ sestertius. 26.5 gm. 36 mm. Rome mint, officina C1. Struck circa October A.D. 68. His laureate and draped bust right; SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Libertas standing left, holding pileus and vindicta (long scepter); LIBERTAS PVBLICA S C. RIC I 388. ACG 143 (A34/P87). Good Very Fine; beautiful rich red patina, some rubbing at high points; some very light scratches on obverse in field below chin, and on reverse in field to upper left. A striking and handsome example on a large flan.

Comes with 1949 invoice for $15 from Ben's (Ben Dreiske) Stamp & Coin Co. in Chicago, IL for this "guaranteed genuine" Galba and a lot of 5 roman coins. Company is now RARCOA.