Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3779 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $700
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SOLD $1,500
OTHO, (Jan 15 - Mar 9, 69 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.33 g), obv. bare head of Otho to right around [IMP M OTHO] CAESAR AVG TR P, rev. SECV RI TAS P R, Securitas draped standing left with right hand holding wreath left hand with sceptre, (S.2162, RSC 17, BMC 18-20, RIC 8). Toned, obverse slightly off centre, very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Rauch March 2001, lot 335.
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