Aureus - Galba BON EVEN; Bonus Eventus
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears and poppy in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: BON EVEN
Translation:
Bonus Eventus
Good success.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts a personification of the goddess Fortuna, with the inscription "BON EVEN" or "Bonus Eventus," which means "good outcome" or "good fortune." This coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its production was likely limited to special occasions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
