The Civil Wars - RIC I 39

Roman Imperial, The Civil Wars under Gaius Julius Vindex (68 – 69 CE) Silver Denarius, uncertain mint in Gaul (Vienna?)

  • Obverse: Bearded bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, facing right
  • Reverse: SIGNA / Aquila between two standards with altar to right; P - R in fields

Reference:

  • RIC I 39 (Civil Wars - Group II: Gaul)
  • RSC 407 (Galba) 
  • BMC 42 (Galba)
  • Martin 61

Other Information:

  • The Gallic issues of the civil war, were probably struck at Vienna They have a markedly belligerent tone when compared to the Spanish issues (Group I) and the convey the politico-military flavor of Vindex's revolt. 
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