Rhine Legions. Anonymous, circa May/June-December 68. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.68 g, 7 h), uncertain mint in Gaul or in the Rhine Valley. 'Virtus-Roma Group' - 'S P Q R Group'. ROMA [RESTITV]TA Head of Roma to right, wearing crested helmet. Rev. S P Q R within oak wreath. BMC -. CG 27.1 (this coin). Cohen -. Martin -. Nicolas -. RIC -. Unique and unpublished save for its previous auction appearance. A nicely toned and highly interesting piece. Somewhat rough and crystallized, otherwise, very fine.


The emergence of this coin is of particular importance as it links the 'Virtus-Roma Group' to the 'S P Q R Group' and provides further evidence that the former was also struck by the Rhine Legions.