Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galba
Ancient Roman
68–69
- Medium
- Gold
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
portraitgoldcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)ancientmetal
About
The front of this coin portrays the Emperor Galba, facing right. On the back an as yet untranslated inscription is encircled by an oak wreath.
