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Aureus - Galba VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Gold | 7.5 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 | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing front on globe, head left, 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
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galba (VICTORIA P R; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Emperor Galba, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean world.
