Aureus - Galba S P Q R
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed on shield within oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus
The senate and the Roman people.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (S P Q R) (68-69) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Galba, who was the first emperor of the Year of the Four Emperors. This period was marked by political instability and power struggles, and the coin's minting was likely a symbol of Galba's attempt to assert his authority and legitimacy as emperor. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
