Galba denarius, AD 68-69
Item — Box: 1, Item: 15
Scope and Contents
Preceding the death of Nero he was proclaimed emperor by his troops. However, his strict discipline and rigid economy made him very unpopular with the army. Otho organized a conspiracy and Galba was assassinated in the forum on January 15, AD 69.
Dates
- Creation: AD 68-69
Creator
- From the Collection: Handshu, Joel, 1946-1998 (Collector, Person)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Obverse: Head of Galba; Reverse: SPQR in a Wreath
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)