Galba Denarius, Bust reverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 2 · 68 AD-69 AD · Tarraco
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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