Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 887. Estimate $5000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $7800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

OTHO. 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.45 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa 15 January - 9 March 69 AD. Bare head right / SECVR-I-TAS P R, Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC I 8 var. (legend breaks); BMCRE 17-18 var. (legend breaks); RSC 17. Superb EF, light toning with areas of golden iridescence. An exceptional specimen for this short-lived emperor. ($5000)