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Aureus - Galba IMP; Gallia
| Gold | 7.12 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 | 7.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallia, in military dress, riding right, raising right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP
Translation:
Imperator.
Supreme commander.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (IMP; Gallia) 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 Roma. This coin features a portrait of Galba on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing his victory over the previous emperor, Nero.
