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Aureus - Galba AVG IMP
| Gold | 7.19 g | 19 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 | 7.19 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand, leaning on shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVG IMP
Unabridged legend: Augustus Imperator
Translation: Emperor (Augustus) and supreme commander (Imperator)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (AVG IMP) (68-69) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors. This period was marked by political instability and power struggles, and the coinage of the time reflects this turmoil. The Aureus - Galba (AVG IMP) (68-69) coin is a rare and valuable example of the coinage from this era, and its gold content makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.
