A rare denarius of Galba with a bold and vigorous portrait
Lot 1555
Galba, 68-69. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.49 g, 6 h), Rome, circa July 68-January 69. IMP SER GALBA CAESAR [AVG] Laureate head of Galba to left. Rev. SALVS GEN HVMANI Salus advancing left, her right foot set on globe, holding patera in her right hand and rudder in her left; to left, lighted and garlanded altar. BMC 42 var. (obverse legend). Cohen 234 corr. RIC 207. Rare and with a particularly bold and vigorous portrait. Nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of an Armenian businessman, ex Gorny & Mosch 215, 14 October 2013, 117 and Gorny & Mosch 141, 10 October 2005, 275.
Estimate:
1000 CHF
Starting price:
800 CHF
Hammer price:
1800 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
6 Bids
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