Aureus - Galba LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, pouring with oenochoe with right hand and thyrsus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS RESTITVTA
Translation:
Libertas Restituta
Freedom restored.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (LIBERTAS RESTITVTA) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who ruled the Roman Empire from 68 to 69 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse depicts the goddess Libertas standing left, holding a liberty tree and a scepter. The coin's inscription, "LIBERTAS RESTITVTA," translates to "Liberty Restored," which refers to Galba's attempt to restore the Roman Republic by overthrowing the Julio-Claudian dynasty. This coin is considered rare and highly valuable among collectors, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
