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Aureus - Galba SALVS GEN HVMANI
| Gold | 7.35 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 | 7.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245011 |
|---|---|
| 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
Unabridged legend: Saulus generi humani
Translation: Salvation of the human race
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Galba 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 image, breaking the tradition of depicting the goddess Roma or previous emperors on the coins. This coin features Galba's portrait on one side and the goddess Salus (the personification of health and well-being) on the other, signifying the importance of the emperor's image and the theme of health and prosperity during his reign.
