AR Denarius Otho 69

Unknown artist

Silver
€ 2.450

Jongeling Numismatics & Ancient Art

• About the artwork
  Obverse: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TRP, bare head right
  Reverse: PONT MAX, Ceres, draped, standing left, holding two grain ears in right hand and cornucopia in left
  
  RARE
  
  WITH AMAZING TONING
  
  Otho was Roman Emperor for only three months, from 15 January to 16 April 69. Coins of this emperor are very sought after, especially in high grades.
  
  Weight: 2.89 g
  Grade: About extremely fine
  Mint: Rome
  Reference: RIC I 20; BMCRE 9
• About the artist

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