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Aureus - Galba FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA AVG
Unabridged legend: Fortuna Augusti.
Translation: Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
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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's interesting to note that Galba was the first emperor to issue coins with his own image, rather than the traditional image of the Roman goddess Fortuna, which had been featured on previous coins. This change in design marked a significant shift in the way that Roman emperors were represented on coinage, and paved the way for future emperors to be depicted on coins in a more personal and individualized manner.
