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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Galba ROMA RENASC; Roma and Victory
| Gold | 7.31 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 | 7.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing or standing right, holding Victory in right hand and point spear down with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASC
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)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 features an image of Roma, the personification of Rome, on one side, and Victory on the other. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.31 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was a significant symbol of wealth and power in ancient Rome, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
