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Aureus - Galba ROMA RENASCES; Roma and Victory
| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA RENASCES
Translation:
Roma Renascens
Rome born again.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.08–7.15 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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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. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Galba, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Victory standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "ROMA RENASCES" (Rome is reborn). This coin was significant because it marked a new era in Roman coinage, as it was the first time that a Roman emperor had included his own name on the coinage. Additionally, the Aureus - Galba coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it weighed 7.1 grams, making it a substantial coin.
