What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 60?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 60 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 60.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 60

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 60

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P

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

Reverse

ROMA VICTRIX

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on globe, holding branch in right hand and leaning left on spear

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 60 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on globe, holding branch in right hand and leaning left on spear.

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 60?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 60 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 60.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 60?: The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on globe, holding branch in right hand and leaning left on spear with the inscription ROMA VICTRIX. Portrait type: laureate.