Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa July AD 68-January AD 69. Near VF.

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Lot: 673. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Galba. AD 68-69. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.20 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa July AD 68-January AD 69. Laureate head right / Liva standing left, holding patera and scepter. RIC I 150; RSC 52a; Dow, ACTTB p. 139 (this coin). Toned with some iridescence, scratches. Near VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 222 (11 November 2009), lot 364.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Roman Imperial. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here. This auction is our final offering of coins from the Dow Collection.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 13:44:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.