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Ancient Coins
2029
Nero. Æ Sestertius (32.42 g), AD 54-68
. Rome, AD 64.
NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate
head of Nero left.
Reverse:
S C across field, statuary group of
the emperor in quadriga flanked by Victory and Pax atop trium-
phal arch; at cornices, soldiers or torch bearers; in side niche of
arch, statue of Mars holding spear. RIC 148; WCN 117; BN 292;
BMC 188. Reddish-brown deposits over green patina. Interest-
ing contemporary Damnatio defacement.
Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $400 - 500
Purchased privately from H. Berk, includes his ticket.
Enlargement
2030 Galba. Gold Aureus (6.99 g), AD 68-69
. Rome. INMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M, laureate head of Galba right.
Reverse:
DIVA AVGVSTA,
Livia standing facing, head left, holding patera and scepter. RIC 223; BMC 12; Calicó 474.
Rare.
A pleasing example, just honest wear with some
minor marks in the right obverse field.
Fine
.
Estimate Value .......................................................................................................................................................................$3,000 - 3,500
2031
Galba. Silver Denarius (3.10 g), AD 68-69
. Rome. IMP SER
GALBA CAESAR AVG, laureate head of Galba right.
Reverse:
ROMA [REN]ASC, Roma standing left, holding Victory on globe
and transverse scepter. RIC 195; BMC p. 113, note; RSC 203.
NGC grade F; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $250 - 300