Galba Denarius, Victory reverse
RIC I (second edition) Galba 99 · 68 AD-69 AD · Narbo
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
SER GALBA IMP
Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck
Reverse
VICTORIA
Victory, naked to waist, standing front, head right, inscribing P R on shield on garlanded column
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Galba 99 is a denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD), struck at the Narbo mint. The reverse depicts Victory, naked to waist, standing front, head right, inscribing P R on shield on garlanded column. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.51g, 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 99?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 99 is a Silver Denarius of Galba (68 AD-69 AD) struck at the Narbo mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Galba 99.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Galba 99?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck with the inscription SER GALBA IMP. The reverse depicts Victory, naked to waist, standing front, head right, inscribing P R on shield on garlanded column with the inscription VICTORIA. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Galba 99?
- RIC I (second edition) Galba 99 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.51g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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