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Forces of Galba in Spain. In the name of Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.25 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Spain. Group A.II, 3 April-2nd half of June 68. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Augustus to right. Rev. DIVVS - IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. BMC 49. CG 146.4 (this coin). Cohen 98 (Augustan prototype). Martin A 10. Nicolas A8. RIC 92. Very rare and nicely toned. The obverse scratched, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Christian Gollnow, ex Classical Numismatic Group 47, 16 September 1998, 1499.
This coin is distinguished by its typical 'Spanish' staring eye on the obverse, which connects it to Groups I and A.I (see above, lots 1001-1004 and 1042-1044, respectively).
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Christian Gollnow, ex Classical Numismatic Group 47, 16 September 1998, 1499.
This coin is distinguished by its typical 'Spanish' staring eye on the obverse, which connects it to Groups I and A.I (see above, lots 1001-1004 and 1042-1044, respectively).