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Aureus - Galba and Livia DIVA AVGVSTA
| Gold | 7.27 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVA AVGVSTA
Unabridged legend: Diva Augusta
Translation: The divine empress (Augusta).
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 this coin features a portrait of a living person, highlighting the influence and importance of Livia in Roman society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (68-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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