RIC I (second edition) Galba 234 Galba obverse — Head of Galba, laureate, right Obverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 234
Ruler
Galba
Denomination
Denarius
Date
68 AD-69 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.55g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M

Head of Galba, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA P R

Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 234 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g, 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 234?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 234 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 234.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 234?
The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right with the inscription IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG P M. The reverse depicts Victory, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left with the inscription VICTORIA P R. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 234?
RIC I (second edition) Galba 234 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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