COINS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. GALBA, AD 68-69. Aureus, Rome, 68. AV 7.08 g. IMP - SER - GALBA - AVG Bare head r. Rev. SPQR / OB CS in oak wreath. BMC 313,29; BN III, 40,72; Calico I, 116,509; RIC² 241,164. Rare. Light traces of mounting, otherwise good very fine
Provenance:
J.W. Garrett (1872-1942) collection, acquired from W. Raymond, New York on February 2,1921
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore collection
Auction Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., Beverly Hills - Bank Leu AG, Zurich - The Garrett Collection / Part I, Beverly Hils 16-18 May 1984, 746
Price realized | 16'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |