Galba. 40-as

Galba; 68-69 AD, Tarraco, As, 10.52g. Cf. Paris-40; cf. Cohen 165 (60 Fr.). Obv: SER GALBA IMP - AVGVSTVS Head laureate r., globe under neck. Rx: QVAD[RAGENSVMA REMISSA] around, S C in exergue, Triumphal arch surmounted by statues of two riders on horses prancing l.; three criminals or captives are marched through the arch. Acquired from a Malloy Sale, 1985, lot 259. The reverse legend means "The remission of the fortieth" and seems to refer to Galba's remission of the 2 1/2% customs duty for Spain and Gaul.Highly unusual type for Roman bronze coins. Fine