What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 163 is a Gold Aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 163.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?

The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA AVG. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 163 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Galba Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Galba 163

Obverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 163

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Aureus

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.28g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA AVG

Head of Galba, laureate, right

Reverse

S P Q R OB C S

Legend in two lines oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 163 is an aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines oak-wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.28g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 163 is a Gold Aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 163.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA AVG. The reverse depicts Legend in two lines oak-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 163?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 163 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.