Coins and Historical Medals

Galba (68-69), Cast Æ ‘As’, after Giovanni Cavino (1500-1570), Paduan type of a Sestertius, laureate and draped bust of Galba left, right, imp ser svlp galba caes avg tr pot around, rev. The Emperor standing left on low platform, addressing four soldiers carrying shields and standards, adlocvt in exergue, s c in field, 21.47g/6h. Attractive dark patina, very fine £90-£120