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Aureus - Galba S P Q R OB C S
| Gold | 7.2 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 | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB C S
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba 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 piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Roman coinage.
