Lot 3564

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Otho, (A.D. 69), Paduan cast medal, after Giovanni Cavino, (20.3 grams), obv. bare head of emperor Otho to right, IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TRI POT, rev. Emperor before altar, extending right hand to one of the four soldiers facing him who carry standards, in exergue S C, around SECVRI TAS P R, (Lawrence 23, Klawans 3, [p.54]). Of good style, good very fine.

No sestertii were struck during the reign of Otho. The reverse was copied from a denarius of Otho by Cavino.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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