Aureus - Galba CONCORDIA PROVINCIARVM; Concordia
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right 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
The Aureus - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. It features an image of the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman provinces under Galba's rule. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its high gold content made it a symbol of wealth and power.
