Galba
Emperor of Roman empire | Royal
Lived from 3 BCE to 69 CE
Servius Galba was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 68 to 69. He was the first emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors and assumed the position following emperor Nero's suicide. Prior to becoming emperor, he was named Lucius Livius Ocella Sulpicius Galba.
Subject ID: 123558
MoreLived from 3 BCE to 69 CE
Servius Galba was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 68 to 69. He was the first emperor in the Year of the Four Emperors and assumed the position following emperor Nero's suicide. Prior to becoming emperor, he was named Lucius Livius Ocella Sulpicius Galba.
Born into a wealthy family, Galba held at various times the positions of praetor, consul, and governor to the provinces of Aquitania, Upper Germany, and Africa during the first half of the first century AD. He retired from his positions during the latter part of Claudius' reign (with the advent of Agrippina the Younger) but Nero later granted him the governorship of Hispania. Taking advantage of the defeat of Vindex's rebellion and Nero's suicide, he became emperor with the support of the Praetorian Guard.
Subject ID: 123558
Subject ID: 123558
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
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<li>RIC I 39 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)</li>
<li>RSC 407 (Galba) </li>
<li>BMC 42 (Galba)</li>
<li>Martin 61</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
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<li>The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt. </li>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Gaius Julius Vindex , Galba , Gaul , Mint of Vienne , Nero , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)
- Obverse: Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right
- Reverse: SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields
Reference:
- RIC I 39 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)
- RSC 407 (Galba)
- BMC 42 (Galba)
- Martin 61
Other Information:
- The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt.
- Released: 67 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Gaius Julius Vindex , Galba , Gaul , Mint of Vienne , Nero , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> MARS VLTOR / Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
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<li>RIC I 51 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)</li>
<li>RSC 406 (Galba) </li>
<li>BMC 39 (Galba)</li>
<li>Martin 60</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt. </li>
</ul>
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Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)
- Obverse: MARS VLTOR / Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right
- Reverse: SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields
Reference:
- RIC I 51 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)
- RSC 406 (Galba)
- BMC 39 (Galba)
- Martin 60
Other Information:
- The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt.
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint </strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> Wreath enclosing BAK monogram over ΚΔ (mark of value)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
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<li>RPC I 1930</li>
<li>SNG Stancomb 973</li>
<li>MacDonald 336</li>
<li>Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 57, 11-18</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
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<li>The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint
- Obverse: KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment
- Reverse: Wreath enclosing BAK monogram over ΚΔ (mark of value)
Reference:
- RPC I 1930
- SNG Stancomb 973
- MacDonald 336
- Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 57, 11-18
Other Information:
- The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
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<p><strong>Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Eunice (died after 69) wife of Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse: </strong>KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> Wreath enclosing ΒΑΕΥ(Ν) monogram with NO above and ΚΔ (mark of value) below</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RPC I 1931</li>
<li>BMC 9</li>
<li>SNG Stancomb 974</li>
<li>MacDonald 337</li>
<li>Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 58, 2-13</li>
<li>Anokhin 371 (Rheskouporis I)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Eunice , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
Roman Provincial, Kings of the Bosporos, Eunice (died after 69) wife of Cotys I (45 - 63, 68 - 69) Bronze 24 Units, Bosporan mint
- Obverse: KA-ΠΕ across fields / Temple with five columns and ornaments on pediment
- Reverse: Wreath enclosing ΒΑΕΥ(Ν) monogram with NO above and ΚΔ (mark of value) below
Reference:
- RPC I 1931
- BMC 9
- SNG Stancomb 974
- MacDonald 337
- Frolova pl. 1, 16; Frolova/Ireland type II, pl. 58, 2-13
- Anokhin 371 (Rheskouporis I)
Other Information:
- The meaning of the “KA-ΠE” found on the obverse is uncertain. One suggestion is that it refers to Jupiter Capitolinus, and thus depicts the holiest temple of Rome.
- Released: 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 69 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Claudius I , Cotys I of Bosporos , Eunice , Galba , Mint of Bosporos , Nero , Roman Empire , The Bosporan Kingdom
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome mint</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> IMP SER GALBA AVG / Bare head to right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse:</strong> S P Q R OB C S / Legend in three lines, all within oak wreath</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 167</li>
<li>RSC 267</li>
<li>BMC 34 (corr: Bust type)</li>
</ul>
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Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE) Silver denarius, Rome mint
- Obverse: IMP SER GALBA AVG / Bare head to right
- Reverse: S P Q R OB C S / Legend in three lines, all within oak wreath
Reference:
- RIC I 167
- RSC 267
- BMC 34 (corr: Bust type)
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Obverse</strong> SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 387</li>
<li>Cohen 108</li>
<li>BN 195</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint
- Obverse SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust right
- Reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields
Reference:
- RIC I 387
- Cohen 108
- BN 195
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse</strong> SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate and draped bust right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 388</li>
<li>Cohen 112</li>
<li>BMC 69</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint
- Obverse SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate and draped bust right
- Reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields
Reference:
- RIC I 388
- Cohen 112
- BMC 69
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse</strong> SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust left</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 389</li>
<li>Cohen 110</li>
<li>BMC 319</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Orichalcum Sestertius, Rome mint
- Obverse SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust left
- Reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields
Reference:
- RIC I 389
- Cohen 110
- BMC 319
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
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<p><strong>Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Bronze As, Rome mint</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse</strong> SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust right</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Reference:</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>RIC I 423</li>
<li>Cohen 109</li>
<li>BMC 143</li>
</ul>
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- Type: Coins
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
Roman Imperial, Galba (68 - 69 CE), Bronze As, Rome mint
- Obverse SER GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P / Laureate bust right
- Reverse: LIBERTAS PVBLICA / Libertas standing, facing left holding pileus and sceptre with S C across fields
Reference:
- RIC I 423
- Cohen 109
- BMC 143
- Released: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Discontinued: Oct 68 null BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Galba , Mint of Rome , Roman Empire
