| Author |
 Replies: 21 / Views: 3,159 |
|
New Member
United States
9 Posts |
This is what I was told. What do you think? Galba. AD 68-69. Æ A). Rome mint. Struck circa October AD 68. Bare head right / Libertas standing left, holding pileus and scepter. POSSIBLY RIC I 37   |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
579 Posts |
I am pretty sure the RIC number is wrong. The name definitely says Galba. I can't comment on authenticity. The bust kind of looks like Squidward though never noticed that about Galba before.
|
|
Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
 to the community The coin appears to be legit, but there isn't enough details of readable legend for me to come up with a RIC number. |
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
579 Posts |
If I were to guess just based on the location of the GALBA it would be RIC 328. Using the picture on Wildwinds.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
|
|
New Member
 United States
9 Posts |
I'll update with the weight and diameter when it arrives. It's a Christmas gift for my father. I know nothing about ancient coins. I do however recall him saying that he did not have any coins from the year with 4 emperors. I looked up "Year with 4 Emperors" on Google and then typed in their names on ebay. They are pretty scarce and costly but I made a "best offer" on this one for $40 and it was accepted. Did I pay too much? |
|
Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
|
|
Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Quote:
. It's a Christmas gift for my father.  Three thumbs up! No matter what, a great gift. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
and Very thoughtful gift! Love your user name. Have you seen this Tshirt? I have one and it is fabulous. Snoop Delarge   |
|
New Member
United States
9 Posts |
I have not seen that one....not even on ebay and I have been known to look at all the ACO postings! Clockwork Orange items are kind of scarce...just like Galba. Aside from ebay I have only seen a handful it items in stores. I did meet Mr. Malcolm McDowell and I was dressed in the "Height of Fashion" sporting a home made Alexander DeLarge costume. He was particularly impressed with the britva "Sword Cane" I had made. I imagine more people on this post know him for his role as Caligula in the movie made by penthouse. He was one of the reasons I bought my father a Caligula coin last year! |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
36826 Posts |
Nice coin at a great price. Your Dad will love it. If he doesn't, sent it to me.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Post christmas pictures, we want to see his face when he opens it :)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4966 Posts |
awesome gift...i think it's a nice coin for 40 bucks.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3443 Posts |
Coin is a bit rough but for the price ...... a steal !
One 'spot' on reverse at 4 o'clock might be bronze disease and should be watched to make sure it does not grow.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Pretty great deal if you ask me. I still need a Galba. :(
|
|
New Member
United States
9 Posts |
I got the coin yesterday. It is 9.07 grams and 25-27 mm in diameter.
|
| |
Replies: 21 / Views: 3,159 |
Posted 12/09/2013 09:33 am
