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RIC I (second edition) Galba 489

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 489. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck, with the legend SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P.

The reverse shows old man, togate, standing left, holding branch in in left hand and placing wreath on Galba, standing front in military dress, holding Victory in right hand and branch in left, with the legend SENATVS PIETATI AVGVSTI S C.

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Historical context

This bronze sestertius was produced at the mint of Rome under Galba's authority. The obverse presents his laureate portrait accompanied by the legend "SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P". The reverse depicts a togate old man holding a branch and crowning Galba, who stands in military dress holding a Victory and a branch, paired with the legend "SENATVS PIETATI AVGVSTI S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Head of Galba, laureate, right; globe at point of neck
Reverse
Old man, togate, standing left, holding branch in in left hand and placing wreath on Galba, standing front in military dress, holding Victory in right hand and branch in left
Obverse legend
SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P
Reverse legend
SENATVS PIETATI AVGVSTI S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 489
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P
Reverse legend to match
SENATVS PIETATI AVGVSTI 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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