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Aureus - Galba PAX AVG; Pax
| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding caduceus and corn-ears in right hand and globe in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti
Translation: Peace provided by the emperor.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba (PAX AVG; Pax) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony, reflecting the ideals of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Galba.
