What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 61?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 61 is a Gold Aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 61.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 61?

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 Legend within oak-wreath; pellet between two stars at top with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 61?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 61 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galba Aureus — RIC I (second edition) Galba 61

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 61

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Aureus

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Tarraco

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.63g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P

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

Reverse

S P Q R OB C S

Legend within oak-wreath; pellet between two stars at top

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 61 is an aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Legend within oak-wreath; pellet between two stars at top. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.63g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 61?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 61 is a Gold Aureus of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Tarraco mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 61.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 61?: 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 Legend within oak-wreath; pellet between two stars at top with the inscription S P Q R OB C S. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 61?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 61 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.