

Otho (69 AD). AR Denarius, 15 January - mid April 69 AD. Obv. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. Bare head right. Rev. PONT - MAX. Ceres, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears and cornucopiae. RIC I (2nd ed.) 20 var. (Aureus); C. 11 (Fr.12). 3.05 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb portrait. Brilliant and lightly toned. Gently cleaned. Good VF/VF.