Galba. AD 68-69. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.56 g, 6h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3149. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Galba. AD 68-69. Fourrée Denarius (18mm, 2.56 g, 6h). Uncertain mint in Gaul. Struck circa April-late autumn AD 68. Galba, in military attire, galloping right, extending right hand / Bareheaded and draped bust of Hispania right; two javelins behind, round shield below, two stalks of grain before. Cf. RIC I 86; cf. RSC 76. Near VF, toned, scratches and scrapes, breaks in plating. Rare.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex B. A. Seaby pre-1959 @ £10.

On April 2nd or 3rd AD 68 Galba was hailed imperator by Spanish legions at Carthago Nova. Refusing to accept the title, he acted as legatus of the Senate and Roman people. Galba was openly supportive of the revolt of Vindex who also had the support of the Arverni and Remi among other of the Gallic tribes. At Vesontio in May of that year, the rival armies of Verginius and Vindex clashed, resulting in the death of Vindex and the utter destruction of his army. Shaken at the failure of Vindex, Galba stated publicly that he would not attempt to seize the empire. In the middle of June Galba was appointed princeps by the Senate upon the death of Nero. One of Galba’s main motivations for supporting Vindex’s revolt had been the role of the Senate in restoring constitutional freedom

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

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