Denarius of Otho

Diane Rorbach sent in the images of this Roman denarius and asked if I could say what it would be worth.

This is a coin of Otho, who was one of the short-lived emperors during the Civil Wars of AD 68-69. On the obverse the bare head of Otho faces right and is accompanied by a legend reading IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. On the reverse, holding a wreath and a long sceptre, is the standing figure of Securitas and a legend reading SECVRITAS P R. Denarii of this type were struck a Rome in January and February of AD 69. In volume I of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values the type is listed as number 2162.

Valuation

The obverse would grade good Fine, the reverse Fine but both sides have been struck off centre. In its present state of preservation, recent auction prices point towards it being worth close to £200.

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