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RIC I (second edition) Galba 167

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 167. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Galba, bare, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA AVG. The reverse shows legend in three lines oak-wreath, with the legend S P Q R OB C S.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver coinage of the Roman Empire, a denomination originally introduced during the Second Punic War around 211 BC. The obverse presents Galba alongside the inscription "IMP SER GALBA AVG". The reverse design displays an oak-wreath encircling the inscription "S P Q R OB C S" arranged across three lines.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Head of Galba, bare, right
Reverse
Legend in three lines oak-wreath
Obverse legend
IMP SER GALBA AVG
Reverse legend
S P Q R OB C S

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 167
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP SER GALBA AVG
Reverse legend to match
S P Q R OB C S
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Galba 168

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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