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The Human Race's Saving



Galba, AR denarius, RIC 22 (68-69 AD)
Obv.: Galba laureate head r., IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Rev.: Salus bearing rudder l., foot on globe, sacrificing at altar, SALVS GEN HVMANI ("The Human Race's Saving"), a token of Galba's pretentions upon ending the wild reign of Nero
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