68 NGC VF Galba Roman Egypt Alexandria Tetradrachm Eirene Bust Year 1 (20080401C)
Dated Roman Egypt Alexandria Galba billon tetradrachm, 12.4g.
Galba was Roman Emperor from June 9, 68 to Jan 15, 69. His first year coinage is date precisely dated to 68 CE.
Minted in the first (denoted by letter A) Alexandrian year of the Emperor = 68 CE.
Obverse: Laureate head of Galba right, L A .
Reverse: Bust of Eirene facing right with caduceus on shoulder, EIPHNH.
Emmett 171/1.
Certified authentic by NGC to VF.
Excellent portrait of emperor and Eirene, attractive patina.
