177 / 194
445
Galba, A.D. 68-69. Silver Denarius (3.37 g). Struck mid A.D. 68 - early A.D. 69. IMP SER GALBA AVG,
bare head of Galba facing right. Rev. SPQR/OB/CS in three lines within an oak-wreath. (RIC 167; BMC
34 (incorrectly described as laureate); C 287). A superb and powerful portrait struck in high relief, well
centered with beautiful old cabinet tone. Extremely Fine.
$5,000
446
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.44 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 73. IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN, laureate head
of Vespasian right. Rev. S P Q R within wreath. RIC 514; BMC 101-2; BN 88; RSC 516. A wonderful
expressive portrait of Vespasian. Well struck and well centered with a delicate, uniform light grey tone and
traces of underlying luster. Superb Extremely Fine.
$2,500
Ex NAC 51 (5 March 2009), 222.
Fantastic Quality ‘Family Denarius’ of Vespasian
447
Vespasian, with Titus and Domitian, as Caesars. Silver Denarius (3.53 g), AD 69-. Ephesus. IMP CAE-
SAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P, laureate head of Vespasian right. Rev. AVG VESPAS above, LI-
BERI IMP below, confronted bare heads of Titus and Domitian; between E(PHE). RIC 1429; RPC 831;
BMC 455; RSC 2a.
Rare.
Boldly struck in high relief and all three portraits are incredibly sharp! Luster still
present and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
$5,000
Ex Goldberg’s Exceptional Roman Denarii Coll. #3130;
Ex NAC 46 (2 April 2008), 528;.