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.

Galba Denarius — RIC I (second edition) Galba 86

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Galba 86

Ruler

Galba

Denomination

Denarius

Date

68 AD-69 AD

Mint

Vindobona

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.47g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

3 h

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.