Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2928 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $250
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SOLD $270
GALBA, (July 68 - January 69 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, obv. laureate head of Galba to right around IMP GALBA, rev. around [HIS]PA NIA, Hispania standing left, holding poppy between grain ears in right hand, shield and two spears in left hand, (cf.S.2103, cf.RIC 144 [different obverse legend], RSC -). Toned, good fine and extremely rare, apparently an unrecorded variety.
Ex Heritage Auctions 271726, lot 38026. In a slab by NGC, graded F.
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