Galba, 68 – 69. Denarius, Tarraco (?) circa April-December 68, AR 3.59 g. GALBA IMPER Galba, in military attire, on horseback l., raising r. hand. Rev. VIRTVS Helmeted bust of Virtus r. C –. BMC –. RIC –. CBN –. Sutherland, Supplementum Galbianum in QT XIII, 1984, p. 171 and pl. I, 4.
Exceedingly rare, less than ten specimens known and a very intriguing
issue. Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex Vico sale 129, 2012, 210.