Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3601 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $200
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SOLD $180
GALBA, (A.D. 68-69), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued 68, (19.55 grams), obv. laureate bust of Galba to left, around SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG, rev. in oak wreath in three lines, SPQR / OB / CIV SER, (cf.S.2125 [£750 VF], RIC 269, Kraay 278). Tiber patina, somewhat pitted surfaces, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Ex Charles E. Weber Collection with his ticket and from Platz March 16, 1981.
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