Lot 93
Rome. Otho, January-April 69 AD. AR Denarius (3.54 g), Rome mint. Bare head of Otho right. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding branch and long caduceus; PAX ORBIS TERRARVM. RIC 4; BMCRE 3. Finely centered, sharp strike on almost round, full flan. Choice portrait -- the political arrogance and ambitiousness of this short-lived emperor is clearly made manifest in this likeness! Evidence of die clash or overstrike visible in reverse field. Rare. NGC graded Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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