RIC I (second edition) Galba 200 Galba obverse — Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 200 Galba reverse — Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on glob... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 200
Ruler
Galba
Denomination
Denarius
Date
68 AD-69 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.89g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG

Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right

Reverse

ROMA RENASCES

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 200 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.89g, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 200?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 200 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 200.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 200?
The obverse depicts Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left with the inscription ROMA RENASCES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 200?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 200 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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