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Aureus - Galba ROMA VICTRIX; Roma
| Gold | 7.63 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 | 7.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, right foot on globe, holding branch in right hand and leaning left on spear
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA VICTRIX
Translation:
Roma Victrix
Victorious Rome.
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, rather than the traditional image of the Roman goddess Roma. This change in design marked a significant shift in the representation of power and authority in Roman coinage.
