Dr Adrian Carr Collection of Imperatorial Roman Coins

  PrevNext  

Lot 4802    Session 17 (11.30am Friday 25 November) Terry Naughton Colle    Dr Adrian Carr Collection of Imperatorial Roman Coins

Estimate $800
Bid at live.noble.com.au

CIVIL WARS, (A.D. 68-69), silver denarius (3.05 g), minted in Spain, obv. draped bust of Libertas to right around LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, rev. a round shield inscribed S P Q R, all within wreath, (S.2069, RIC II 27, RSC 431, Martin 91). Nearly very fine, porous surface, very rare.

Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection and purchased from CNG Electronic Auction, No.157, January 31, 2007, (lot 327).

On April 2nd or 3rd A.D. 68, Galba was hailed imperator by Spanish legions at Carthago Nova. Refusing to accept the title, he acted as legatus of the Senate and Roman people. Galba was openly supportive of the revolt of Vindex who also had the support of the Arverni and Remi among other of the Gallic tribes. At Vesontio in May of that year, the rival armies of Verginius and Vindex clashed, resulting in the death of Vindex and the utter destruction of his army. Shaken at the failure of Vindex, Galba stated publicly that he would not attempt to seize the empire. In the middle of June, Galba was appointed princeps by the Senate upon the death of Nero. One of Galba's main motivations for supporting Vindex's revolt had been the role of the Senate in restoring constitutional freedom. Thus the reason for the Libertas Restituta type.

Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.

Quick find

View a lot by number and sale.

Adjacent lots

  • Lot 4800  

    AGRIPPA, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (10.93 g), ...

    Estimate $250

  • Lot 4801  

    AGRIPPA, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (10.62 g), ...

    Estimate $250

  • Lot 4802   This lot

    CIVIL WARS, (A.D. 68-69), silver denarius (3.05 g), minted in Spain, obv. draped bust of ...

    Estimate $800

  • Lot 4803  

    CIVIL WARS, (A.D. 68-69), silver denarius (2.76 g), Tarraco mint, struck under Galba in Spain, ...

    Estimate $500

  • Lot 4804  

    THRACE, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), gold stater, (8.51 g), Byzantium mint, posthumous issue c.205-195 ...

    Estimate $3,000