In 68, Vindex, in Gaul, revolted against Nero, but had no legions. He asked Galba, in Spain, to help and Vindex quickly raised a large army. However, the commander on the Rhine attacked and defeated and killed Vindex, leaving Galba to contest for the empire. There are several rare "Civil War" types minted during this period that do not name anyone. This one has a big "SPQR" in a wreath and SALVS GENERIS HVMANI, Victory advancing left. Click on my site for higher-resolutions images: http://augustuscoins.com/index.html RIC I Civil Wars 72. Struck between early March 68 (when he revolted) and May 68 (when he was killed). Rare and seldom offered. [$795 + $10 shipping in the US]
