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Aureus - Galba HISPANIA; Hispania
| Gold | 6.8 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 | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hispania, draped, advancing left, holding poppy and corn-ears in right hand 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 6.8 grams, which was a significant amount of gold for a coin at that time. The coin's design features an image of Galba on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment and was valued at 25 silver denarii, which was a considerable amount of money during that time period. It's interesting to note that the Aureus - Galba coin was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing financial difficulties, and the value of the Roman currency was declining. The minting of the Aureus - Galba coin was an attempt to address these issues by introducing a new, gold-backed currency that would stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman monetary system. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face challenges, and the Aureus - Galba coin ultimately became a symbol of the empire's decline.
