What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 124?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 124 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 124.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 124?

The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription SER SVLPICIVS GALBA. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield with the inscription AVG IMP. Portrait type: laureate.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 124

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 124

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SER SVLPICIVS GALBA

Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck

Reverse

AVG IMP

Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 124 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 124?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 124 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 124.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 124?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription SER SVLPICIVS GALBA. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield with the inscription AVG IMP. Portrait type: laureate.