RIC I (second edition) Galba 224 — Galba Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Galba 224 · 68 AD-69 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
DIVA AVGVSTA
Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 224 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.71g.
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 224?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 224 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 224.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 224?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M. The reverse depicts Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 224?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 224 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.71g, die axis 4 h, struck.
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