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RIC I (second edition) Galba 304

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 304. Denomination: As. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right, with the legend SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P. The reverse shows aquila on prow between two standards on prows; all three prows have wreaths, with the legend S C.

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Historical context

Servius Sulpicius Galba ruled as Roman emperor for seven months, from 8 June AD 68 until 15 January 69. Taking the throne following the suicide of Nero with the support of the Praetorian Guard, he became the first emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors. Previously a governor of Gallia Aquitania, Germania Superior, Africa, and Hispania, his brief reign ended when he was murdered on the orders of Otho.

This bronze as was struck at the mint of Rome under Galba's authority. The obverse presents his laureate portrait accompanied by the legend "SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P". The reverse depicts an aquila set upon a prow positioned between two standards on prows, with each of the three prows bearing a wreath, alongside the legend "S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
Aquila on prow between two standards on prows; all three prows have wreaths
Obverse legend
SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 304
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
SER GALBA IMP CAES AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
S C
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.

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