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RIC I (second edition) Galba 92

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Galba 92. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Galba. Mint: Vindobona. The obverse shows galba, in military dress, riding right, levelling javelin with right hand, with the legend SER GALBA IMP AVG.

The reverse shows three female busts, all draped with hair knotted behind, in row to right; corn-ears in front of each bust, with the legend TRES GALLIAE.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver denarius was struck at the mint of Vindobona under Galba's authority. The obverse depicts Galba in military dress on horseback levelling a javelin, accompanied by the legend "SER GALBA IMP AVG". The reverse carries the inscription "TRES GALLIAE" alongside three draped female busts, each with knotted hair and accompanied by corn-ears.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Vindobona
Authority
Galba

Design

Obverse
Galba, in military dress, riding right, levelling javelin with right hand
Reverse
Three female busts, all draped with hair knotted behind, in row to right; corn-ears in front of each bust
Obverse legend
SER GALBA IMP AVG
Reverse legend
TRES GALLIAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Galba 92
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
SER GALBA IMP AVG
Reverse legend to match
TRES GALLIAE
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.

Documentation checklist

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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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Galba 90

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