Watch List notes:

EGYPT. Alexandria. Galba, 68-69. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 12.43 g, 11 h), RY 2 = 68/9. ΣΕΡΟΥΙ ΓΑΛΒΑ ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙΣ ΣΕΒΑ / L B Laureate head of Galba to right. Rev. Ρ[Ω]ΜΗ Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma to right, with spear and shield at her left shoulder; to right, simpulum. Dattari (Savio) 317. Emmett 174.2. K&G 17.20. RPC I 5345. Beautifully toned and unusually attractive. Light doubling, otherwise, good very fine.


From the Sam 'Duck' Reed Collection, privately acquired from Empire Coins at the Los Angeles coin show on 18 August 1989.