What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 64?

RIC I (second edition) Galba 64 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 64.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 64

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 64

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

VIRTVS

Virtus, wearing tunic and cuirass, standing left, holding Victory on globe In right hand and parazonium in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Galba 64 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Tarraco mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, wearing tunic and cuirass, standing left, holding Victory on globe In right hand and parazonium in left.

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 64?: RIC I (second edition) Galba 64 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 64.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 64?: 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 Virtus, wearing tunic and cuirass, standing left, holding Victory on globe In right hand and parazonium in left with the inscription VIRTVS. Portrait type: laureate.