Reproduction of a Roman coin of Servius Sulpicius Galba (68-69). Obverse: bust of Galba, facing right; he wears a laurel crown; to left and right, inscription says 'IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAES AVG TR POT'. Reverse: Galba and the Praetorian Prefect stand on low platform to left, addressing troops to right; troops carry spears and standards; to left, 'S'; to right, 'C'; beneath, 'ADLOCVT'.

• Narrative

  Said to be a cast copy of a Paduan type by Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. The reverse type did not exist for Galba sestertius originals.

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• Type of Item coin
• Culture Bulgarian
• Material gold alloy metal
• Measurements height 0.3 cm, diameter 3.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner David Cunningham
• Received from David Cunningham

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• Made in Bulgaria

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• Creation Date between 1800 and 1900
• Ownership Date before October 27, 2016
• Acquisition Date on October 27, 2016

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3206/0005