Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXIII 24-25 Mar 2022
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Civil War, Vindex AR Denarius. Spanish mint in support of Vindex/Galba, AD 68-69. LIBERTAS RESTITVTA, draped bust of Libertas to right / S P Q R on round shield encircled by oak wreath. RIC I 27; NC p.8; ACIP 4086; BMCRE 12; RSC 431. 2.82g, 17mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Scipio Collection;
Acquired from Jesus Vico S.A., December 1994.
In early 68 AD, as a reaction to Nero's tax policy, the governor Vindex attempted a revolt in Gaul, calling on Galba to join the rebellion against Nero. Although Vindex was defeated, popularity was growing for Galba, and, sensing this, Nero fled Rome. Shortly after, the Senate decided to oust Nero by declaring him a public enemy, thus spurring on Nero's suicide. His death saw the arrival of the first civil war since the defeat of Marc Antony in 30 BC. Consequently, between June 68 AD and December 69 AD, Rome witnessed a period of anarchy and a series of quick successions. Four Emperors ruled in this period: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian, with the latter securing the imperial throne and founding the Flavian dynasty.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Scipio Collection;
Acquired from Jesus Vico S.A., December 1994.
In early 68 AD, as a reaction to Nero's tax policy, the governor Vindex attempted a revolt in Gaul, calling on Galba to join the rebellion against Nero. Although Vindex was defeated, popularity was growing for Galba, and, sensing this, Nero fled Rome. Shortly after, the Senate decided to oust Nero by declaring him a public enemy, thus spurring on Nero's suicide. His death saw the arrival of the first civil war since the defeat of Marc Antony in 30 BC. Consequently, between June 68 AD and December 69 AD, Rome witnessed a period of anarchy and a series of quick successions. Four Emperors ruled in this period: Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and Vespasian, with the latter securing the imperial throne and founding the Flavian dynasty.