RIC I (second edition) Galba 467, Sestertius, Bronze, struck at Rome, 68–69 AD. Obverse: bust of galba, laureate and draped, right. Reverse: galba, in military dress, standing right on platform with officer; two soldiers face him, one carrying shield and standard, the other shield and spear; horse between them; two soldiers behind standing right, carrying vexillum and two spears; aquila in front. Weight about 24.9 g, diameter 31.5 mm.
obverse
Bust of Galba, laureate and draped, right
SER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG TR P
reverse
Galba, in military dress, standing right on platform with officer; two soldiers face him, one carrying shield and standard, the other shield and spear; horse between them; two soldiers behind standing right, carrying vexillum and two spears; aquila in front
ADLOCVTIO S C
specimens (1)
BnF (National Library of France)
29.75g