Aureus - Galba SALVS GEN HVMANI
| 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#244898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera over altar with right hand and upright rudder with left
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS GEN HVMANI
Translation:
Saulus generi humani
Salvation of the human race.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin bearing the image of Galba (SALVS GEN HVMANI) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Galba was one of the four generals who ruled Rome during the "Year of the Four Emperors" in 69 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability and power struggles. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the time.
