Lot 3779

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Otho, (Jan 15 - Mar 9, 69 A.D.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.33 g), obv. bare head of Otho to right around [IMP M OTHO] CAESAR AVG TR P, rev. SECV RI TAS P R, Securitas draped standing left with right hand holding wreath left hand with sceptre, (S.2162, RSC 17, BMC 18-20, RIC 8). Toned, obverse slightly off centre, very fine and rare.

Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Rauch March 2001, lot 335.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500

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