CNG 87, Lot: 970. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Galba. AD 68-69. Æ Sestertius (37mm, 26.11 g, 6h). Rome mint, 4th officina. 1st emission, circa June-August AD 68. Laureate head right / Roma seated left on cuirass, holding scepter and leaning on shield set on shield. RIC I 244 var. (greaves and bow); ACG - (A47/P120). Good VF, attractive dark brown and tan patina, some red. Bold portrait. Struck on a broad, medallic flan.

From the HLT Collection.