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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Galba S P Q R OB C S
| Gold | 7.28 g | 18 mm |
| 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 | 7.28 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines oak-wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OB C S
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanum Ob Cives Servatos
Translation: The senate and the Roman people to the saviour of the citizens
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba (S P Q R OB C S) 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 portrait, which was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the image of the previous emperor on coins. This coin, therefore, represents a significant shift in Roman numismatics and marks the beginning of a new era in coinage.
