Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2603 SESSION 15 (7.30PM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $600
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GALBA, (A.D. 68-69), AE sestertius (22.91 g), Rome Mint, 4th officina, 1st emission, c.June-August A.D. 68, obv. laureate head to right, around IMP SER GALBA AVG TR P, rev. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding sceptre and leaning on shield set at side, (cf.S.2119, RIC I 238, NN&M 133, ACG 219 [A36/P43], BMC 92). Very fine, attractive dark brown and tan patina with a bold portrait.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 113, lot 4971. Previously Glendinings, London, December 4, 1985 (lot 465 part).
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