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Aureus - Galba ROMA RENASCENS; Roma and Victory
| Gold | 7.3 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 | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, advancing right, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASCENS
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
Comment
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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's interesting to note that Galba was the first emperor to issue coins with his own image, breaking the tradition of depicting the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side) of the coin. Instead, the obverse of the Aureus - Galba coin features a portrait of Galba himself, while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Victory. This change in design marked a significant shift in the way Roman emperors were represented on coinage and paved the way for future emperors to feature their own images on coins.
