What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 2.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?

The obverse depicts Galba, in military dress, riding left, extending right hand with the inscription GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Bust of Hispania, draped and laureate, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below with the inscription HISPANIA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 2

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 2

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.38g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALBA IMP

Galba, in military dress, riding left, extending right hand

Reverse

HISPANIA

Bust of Hispania, draped and laureate, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Hispania, draped and laureate, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.38g, 18mm diameter.

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 Tarraco Mint

Tarraco (modern Tarragona, Spain) was a provincial mint in Roman Hispania, active primarily under Augustus. It produced distinctive portrait denarii and bronze denominations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 2.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?: The obverse depicts Galba, in military dress, riding left, extending right hand with the inscription GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Bust of Hispania, draped and laureate, right; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below with the inscription HISPANIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 2?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.