Galba. Denarius

Galba; 68-69 AD, Rome, Denarius, 3.40g. BM-8, Paris-83, C-55, RIC-186 (Rare). Obv: IMP SER GALBA - CAESAR AVG Head laureate r. Rx: DIVA AVGVSTA Livia standing l. holding patera and scepter. As emperor, Galba honors his old benefactress: Suetonius tells us that as a young man Galba benefited from Livia's favor and was also bequeathed a substantial sum in her will.. EF / VF