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RIC I (second edition) Galba 344

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 344. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P.

The reverse shows concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left, with the legend CONCORD AVG S C. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right, with the legend IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P. The reverse shows concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left, with the legend CONCORD AVG S C.

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Historical context

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 imperial power after Nero's suicide and with the backing of the Praetorian Guard. His brief reign came to an end when he was murdered on the orders of Otho, who succeeded him.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze sestertius features an obverse portrait of the emperor accompanied by the legend "IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P". During the Roman Empire, the sestertius was a coin used in commerce, having been valued under the monetary system as one quarter of a denarius. The reverse depicts Concordia seated upon a throne, holding an olive branch and a sceptre, surrounded by the inscription "CONCORD AVG S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Head of Galba, laureate, right
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding olive branch in right hand and sceptre in left
Obverse legend
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend
CONCORD AVG S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 344
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
CONCORD AVG 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. 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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