Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3778 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $800
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SOLD $1,500
GALBA, (July 68 - January 69 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.05 g), obv. head of Galba bare-headed to right around [IMP SE]R GALBA AVG, rev. SPQR/ OB/ C S. in three lines in oak wreath, (S.2109, RSC 287, BMC 34, RIC 167). Toned, off centre on obverse, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Rauch, March 2001, lot 330.
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