Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
Lot number: 539 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: Galba. 40-as; Galba; 68-69 AD, Rome, As, 10.58g. Kraay-417 (dies Axxi / Pxxviii). Obv: SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P Head laureate r. on globe. Rx: S - C across field, Three standards each resting on a prow, the middle standard also topped by an eagle. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex CNG E206, 11 March 2009, lot 388.. VF Estimate: 900 USD |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
Lot number: 540 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: Galba. 40-as; Galba; 68-69 AD, Tarraco, As, 10.52g. Cf. Paris-40; cf. Cohen 165 (60 Fr.). Obv: SER GALBA IMP - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r., globe under neck. Rx: QVAD[RAGENSVMA REMISSA] around, S C in exergue, Triumphal arch surmounted by statues of two riders on horses prancing l.; three criminals or captives are marched through the arch. Acquired from a Malloy Sale, 1985, lot 259. The reverse legend means "The remission of the fortieth" and seems to refer to Galba's remission of the 2 1/2% customs duty for Spain and Gaul.Highly unusual type for Roman bronze coins. Fine Estimate: 1450 USD |