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Denarius of Galba

Silver denarius, 17mm, 3.23gm, issued AD 68/69 Rome mint.

Obv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG PM, Laureate head facing right.

Rev: DIVA AVGVSTA, Livia standing left holding patera and sceptre.

References: Sear 2102, RIC 224, RSC 58.

Galba received support from Livia early in his career and when he succeeded Nero in 68 he was keen to promote any relationship with the early Julio-Claudians.

This coin fits the following collection focus(es): Twelve Caesars.

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