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Aureus - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Gold | 7.7 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 | 7.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania, draped, standing right, holding corn-ears and poppy in right and round shield and two spears in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: HISPANIA
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 was made of gold and weighed 7.7 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin features an image of Galba on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians. In fact, some examples of the Aureus - Galba coin have sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
