Galba AR Tetradrachm, Antioch, Fine+, 68 C.E.

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GALBA AR TETRADRACHM, 68 C.E.

RPC 4194, McAlee 303, Prieur 94, Fine+, some light scratches, 25.2mm, 13.88 grams, Struck "New Holy Year 1" - 68 C.E., Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch Mint

Obverse: ΓΑΛΒΑϹ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΩΡ ϹЄΒΑϹΤΟϹ around bare head of Galba to right, star in right field

Reverse: Eagle standing to left on wreath, wings spread, palm-branch to left, date ЄTOYC NЄOY IЄTOY A (year 1 = 68 C.E.) around

Rated Very Rare in McAlee. A reasonable portrait of this short lived early Roman Emperor!