★ Outstanding Galba ★

Galba (68-69). AE Sestertius, c. July AD 68-January AD 69. Obv. SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG. Oak-wreathed and draped bust right. Rev. S P Q R / OB / CIV SER within wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272 var. (…AVG TR P); C. 289. AE. 25.87 g. 35.00 mm. Scarce. A superb and bold portrait struck on a full flan; enchanting brown-leather patina; gently smoothed, otherwise. about EF/EF. Ex NAC 92, 2016, lot 503.