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Aureus - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Gold | 6.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galba (Servius Sulpicius Galba) (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA AVGVSTA
Translation:
Diva Augusta
The divine empress (Augusta).
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba and Livia (DIVA AVGVSTA) coin is that it features the image of Livia, the wife of Emperor Galba, on the reverse side, which was a rare occurrence for a Roman coin during that time period. Usually, the reverse side of coins depicted gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures, but the inclusion of Livia's image on this coin highlights the important role she played during her husband's reign.
