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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 1258549, member: 8959&quot;]The coins of Galba are among my favorite when it comes to ancients. Specifically, I like the cut of the portraits which mirror realistically the severe and stern character, for which he was renowned.&nbsp; As is well known, he was a a good general and an able administrator, but not exactly savvy when dealing with the troops under his command. This ultimately caused his downfall in 69 a.d after only a very brief reign due to his stern command, and his refusal to buy the allegiance of the pretorians guards. </p><p><br /></p><p>Amongst the Galba reverses, one of my favorites are the wreath reverses. These were used in denarii, aureii, sestertii, and dupondi. I have in my collection the bronzes and the silver. Here is my latest addition, a denarius with the wreath reverse. The wreath denarii of Galba are in my opinion not rare, but are quite sought after, and this affects the prices. </p><p>I particularly like the portrait on this coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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