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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Gold | 7.6 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 | 7.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing front, draped, head left, on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani
Victory of the Roman People.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Galba, who was known for his short-lived but significant rule in ancient Rome. Despite his brief tenure, Galba made a lasting impact on Roman currency by introducing a new standardized system of coinage, which included the Aureus coin. This coin, made of gold and weighing 7.6 grams, was a significant departure from previous Roman coins and helped establish a new era of economic stability in the empire.
