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Aureus - Galba LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Libertas
| Gold | 7.64 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 7.64 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in right and sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS PVBLICA
Unabridged legend: Libertas Publica
Translation: Public freedom
Comment
Hunter 65; Biaggi 260.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Libertas, who is personified as a woman holding a liberty torch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was a central theme of Galba's reign. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of ancient Rome.
