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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galba

68 (July)-69 (January)
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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.

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