Aureus - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) front Aureus - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) back
Aureus - Galba (CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia) (68-69) photo
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Aureus - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia

 
Gold 7.33 g -
Description
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
7.33 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#244855
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM

Unabridged legend: Concordia Provinciarum.

Translation: Harmony of the provinces.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba coin is that it features the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.