Auction 85 – 19 November 2023
Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins
Su, 19.11.2023, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description
Egypt, Alexandria Galba, 68-69 Drachm 29 August 68-15 January 69 (year 2), Æ 37.70 mm., 30.54 g.
ΣEPOYI ΓAΛBA AYTO KAIΣ ΣEBA Laureate head r. Rev. Bust of Nike r.; in front ΛB. Geissen 243. Dattari 322. Milne 352. RPC 5346 .
Very rare, less than ten specimens listed in RPC, nice dark patina, About Very Fine.
The figure of Nike on the reverse refers to Galba's initial victory in the Civil War.
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