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RIC I (second edition) Galba 193

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 193. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG.

The reverse shows hispania, draped, advancing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand and round shield and two spears in left, with the legend HISPANIA. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG. The reverse shows hispania, draped, advancing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand and round shield and two spears in left, with the legend HISPANIA.

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Historical context

Servius Sulpicius Galba ruled as Roman emperor for seven months, from 8 June AD 68 until 15 January AD 69. He was the first ruler of the Year of the Four Emperors, assuming the throne after Nero's suicide with the backing of the Praetorian Guard. Before becoming emperor, Galba had served as governor of several provinces, including Hispania, which Nero had granted to him.

This silver denarius was struck at the mint of Rome under Galba's authority. The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin following its introduction during the Second Punic War. The coin bears the obverse inscription IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG, while the reverse design displays the personification Hispania, holding a poppy, corn-ears, a round shield, and two spears, accompanied by the legend HISPANIA.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
Hispania, draped, advancing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand and round shield and two spears in left
Obverse legend
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Reverse legend
HISPANIA

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 193
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Reverse legend to match
HISPANIA
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. 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.

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Galba 190

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

  • RIC I (second edition) Galba 191

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

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