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RIC I (second edition) Galba 214

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 214. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG.

The reverse shows female figure, draped, standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over altar with right hand and upright rudder with left, with the legend SALVS GEN HVMANI. The obverse shows bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG. The reverse shows female figure, draped, standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over altar with right hand and upright rudder with left, with the legend SALVS GEN HVMANI.

Evidence at a glance

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Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over altar with right hand and upright rudder with left
Obverse legend
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS GEN HVMANI

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 214
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS GEN HVMANI
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.

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 205

    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 209

    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 210

    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 211

    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 232

    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

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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