The Civil Wars, 68 – 69.
Denarius, Southern Gaul (?) 69, AR 3.44 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 96 (this obverse die). RIC 125a. CBN 79 (this obverse die).
Very rare. A portrait of exquisite style and a lovely old cabinet tone.
Very fine / good very fine
Ex M&M 43, 1970, 315 and Bru 3, 2011, 79 sales.