| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 139 Price realized: 280 EUR (Approx. 303 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Otho AD 69-69. Bronze Æ 31 mm, 18,78 g IMP M OT[HO CAE AVG], laureate head of Otho to right / Large S C within wreath. Very Fine RPC I 4320. Marcus Salvius Otho, commonly known as Otho, was a Roman Emperor who had a brief and eventful reign in the year AD 69, a tumultuous time in Roman history. Born in AD 32, Otho hailed from an influential Roman family and received a comprehensive education that prepared him for a future in politics. Otho's political career included serving as a governor of the Lusitania province and holding the prestigious position of consul. He was noted for his charismatic personality and skill in forming political alliances. His ascension to the imperial throne occurred in the midst of the Year of the Four Emperors, following the suicide of Emperor Nero in AD 68. Otho seized the opportunity, with the support of the Praetorian Guard, and was declared Emperor in January AD 69. However, Otho's reign was fraught with challenges. He faced fierce competition from Vitellius, another contender for the throne, and was embroiled in political turmoil. This tumultuous period culminated in the First Battle of Bedriacum, where Otho suffered defeat. In a bid to prevent further bloodshed, he made the ultimate sacrifice by taking his own life in April AD 69. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
