Ancients
SYRIA. Antioch. Galba (AD 68-69). AR tetradrachm (25mm, 14.71 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Dated Year 1 or Caesarean Era Year 116 (AD 68). ΓAΛBAC KAICAP AY-TOKPATΩP CЄBACTOC, laureate head of Galba right; eight pointed star in right field / ЄTOYC-NЄOY IЄPOY•A (date), eagle standing facing on thunderbolt, turned slightly left, head left, tail right, wings spread; palm frond in left field. Prieur 96. McAlee 305. RPC I 4196. A gripping portrait in Fine Style. Delightful deep even cabinet toning.
From A Professor's Collection of Ancient and Medieval Coinage
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