What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 21?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 21 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 21.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 21?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 21 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 21

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 21

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALBA IMP

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

Reverse

HISPANIA

Hispania, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears and poppy in right and round shield and two spears in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 21 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Hispania, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears and poppy in right and round shield and two spears in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 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 21?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 21 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 21.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 21?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Hispania, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears and poppy in right and round shield and two spears in left with the inscription HISPANIA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 21?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 21 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.