Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire
Galba, 68 – 69

Sestertius late summer 68, Æ 27.02 g. IMP SER GALBA CAE – SAR AVG TR P Laureate bust r. Rev. LIBERTAS – PVBLICA S – C Libertas standing l., holding pileus and sceptre. C 126. BMC 75. RIC 349. CBN –.
Green patina and good very fine

Ex NAC sale 33, 2006, 439.

The design variety produced by Galba was incredibly large. His 521 RIC listings produced in seven months of reign having only been slightly exceeded by those of Augustus before him – who ruled as emperor for 41 years. One of the more common design types of Galba is the Libertas Publica issue as here. The reference is obvious after the debauched rule of Nero. These coins clearly saw circulation and most exhibit significant wear indicating they remained in circulation long after Galba had been removed. MSG.