Lot 1693

Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Galba, (A.D. 68-69), gold aureus, issued July - August 68, Rome mint, (7.226 grams), obv. laureate head to right of Galba, around [IMP SER] GALBA CAESAR AVG P M, rev. SALVS GEN HVMANI around, Salus or Fortuna standing to left holding a patera and rudder, right foot on globe, in front an altar, (cf.S.2092, RIC 231, Cal.505, C. 239). Attractive red tone, off centred obverse, good very fine and very rare.

Estimate
$9,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0