Galba Denarius, Bust reverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 86 · 68 AD-69 AD · Vindobona
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
SER GALBA IMP
Galba, in military dress, riding right, levelling javelin with right hand
Reverse
HISPANIA
Bust of Hispania, draped, right; hair knotted behind; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below and behind
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 86 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Vindobona mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Hispania, draped, right; hair knotted behind; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below and behind. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.47g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Galba 86?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 86 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Vindobona mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 86.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 86?
- The obverse depicts Galba, in military dress, riding right, levelling javelin with right hand with the inscription SER GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Bust of Hispania, draped, right; hair knotted behind; two javelins behind; two corn-ears in front; round shield below and behind with the inscription HISPANIA.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 86?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 86 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.47g, diameter 19mm, die axis 3 h, struck.
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