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#245006 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Galba (SALVS GEN HVMANI) (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 way for Galba 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 its gold content and historical significance making it a prized addition to any collection.
