What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 28?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 28 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 28.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 28?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 28

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 28

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.56g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALBA IMP

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

Reverse

ROMA RENASCENS

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 28 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.56g, 19mm 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 28?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 28 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 28.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 28?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left with the inscription ROMA RENASCENS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 28?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.